Pseudanthias Squamipinnis Collection

Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis Miniata), Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), Golden Sweeper (Parapriacanthus ransonneti), Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Digital Composite, Fish eating fish

The vertical reef wall at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, with Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and soft corals (Dendronephthya spp.) Yellowsaddle goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus)

RF - A vibrant Red Sea coral reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) teeming over Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma)

Female scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in front of a school of glassfish (Apogonidae), whose shiny bodies are rendered into out of focus bokeh patterns. Laamu Atoll, Maldives

Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp. ) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis)
Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Reef and shoal of Jewel fairy basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) South Point dive site, Sanganeb reef, Sudan, Red Sea

Male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, Ras Katy, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) on coral reef with soft corals (Scleronephthya sp), gorgonian and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male, swimming close to surface, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp)
Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Jewel fairy basslet
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RF - Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) swimming above their host Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on coral reef

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male with a long exposure. Ras Katy, Sharm El Shiekh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea. Commended in the GDT Photography competition 2019

Kaleidoscopic image of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Egypt, Red Sea

Lyrtetail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) in water column with Peach anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) in background. Indonesia, October

Kaleidoscopic image of Coral reef scenery with gorgonian, soft corals and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), by Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) and soft coral, on coral reef, Shark Reef to Jolande Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt, Red Sea

Portrait of male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, to feed on plankton. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Vibrant Red Sea reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swarming in front of Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents

Portrait of male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water above coral reef, with bokeh effect in water from the sunset. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt

RF - Shallow depth of field portrait of male Scalefin anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water above coral reef photographed against sunset. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt

Colourful reef scene with Green tubastrea (Tubastrea micrantha), Soft corals (Scleronephthya sp)
Colourful reef scene with Green tubastrea (Tubastrea micrantha), Soft corals (Scleronephthya sp.) and Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and Magenta slender anthias (Luzonichthys waitei)

Lyretail anthias / Goldies (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

Fiji. Reefscape with coral and anthias. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

School of scalefin anthia fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), Fiji
Anthias are members of the family Serranidae (basses, basslets, groupers) and make up the subfamily Anthiadinae. Anthias make up a sizeable portion of the population of pink, orange

Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming close to coral reef, Fiji
Anthias are members of the family Serranidae (basses, basslets, groupers) and make up the subfamily Anthiadinae. Anthias make up a sizeable portion of the population of pink, orange

Reef with coral and Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), Fiji
Anthias are members of the family Serranidae (basses, basslets, groupers) and make up the subfamily Anthiadinae. Anthias make up a sizeable portion of the population of pink, orange

Fiji. Reefscape with coral and anthias. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery
Fiji. Reef with coral and Anthias. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Fiji. Schooling scalefin anthia fish. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The sea goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
Antique illustration of the sea goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

Diver and schooling anthias fish and healthy corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Hawksbill turtle glides over the pristine reefs in Fiji

Orange Basslets and other reef fish, Papua New Guinea

A school of orange basslets on a healthy coral reef in Fiji
A school of orange basslets (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a healthy coral reef, Fiji

Scalefin anthias fish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A school of orange basslets on a healthy Fijian reef
A school of orange basslets (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a healthy Fijian reef

Schooling scalefin anthias fish and soft corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Schooling scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and beautiful soft corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Schooling anthias fish and healthy corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Scalefin Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and diverse coral reef, Fiji. South Pacific, Females orange, males purple

Sea goldie, Jevel fairy basslet -Pseudanthias squamipinnis-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), school over mountain coral, reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Coral reef. Gorgonian (order Gorgonacea) coral, soft corals (order Alcyonacea) and lyretail anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) fish on a reef

Scalefin anthias fish in Indonesia
A scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, swiiming in open water. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Portrait of a scalefin anthias fish
Scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, looking straight at the camera. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

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"Pseudanthias squamipinnis: A Colorful Symphony of Life Amongst Soft Corals" Discover the mesmerizing world of Pseudanthias squamipinnis, commonly known as Lyretail anthias. These vibrant fish species are found in the depths of coral reefs, creating a breathtaking spectacle alongside soft corals. In their natural habitat, such as the vertical reef wall at Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed, these anthias share their home with other enchanting creatures like the Coral Grouper and Golden Sweeper. The sight is nothing short of a masterpiece painted by nature itself. The female Scalefin anthias gracefully swim through this underwater wonderland, surrounded by an abundance of life. Their striking orange hue perfectly complements the vivid colors of the Red Sea coral reef scene. It's a true feast for the eyes. Meanwhile, male Scalefin anthias venture into open waters near Ras Katy, showcasing their elegance and agility. They navigate effortlessly through crystal-clear currents, captivating all who witness their graceful movements. As part of a school or individually swimming close to the surface in Sharm El Sheikh's Red Sea waters, these scalefins create an awe-inspiring display against stunning table corals and red soft corals. Their presence adds another layer of beauty to Ras Mohammed National Park's diverse ecosystem. Witnessing these magnificent creatures amidst Fire corals and gorgonian sea fans is truly unforgettable. Emperor angelfish join them in this harmonious dance among Dendronephthya and Scleronephthya soft corals—a symphony that showcases nature's artistic brilliance. Even beyond Egypt's shores lies Fiji in the Pacific Ocean where Pseudanthias squamipinnis thrives alongside gorgonian sea fans. Here they exhibit their resplendent colors against a backdrop that seems straight out of paradise. Pseudanthias squamipinnis reminds us that beneath the surface of our oceans lies a world teeming with life and beauty.