Pseudanthias squamipinnis Peters 1855

orange fairy basslet, orange seaperch, scalefin anthias

Pseudanthias squamipinnis, orange fairy basslet, orange seaperch, scalefin anthias
Female Orange Fairy Basslets, Pseudanthias Squamipinnis, (right) are bright orange in colour. The males (below) are lilac to purple with a conspicuous reddish purple spot on the pectoral fin. Males also have a long third dorsal spine. Orange Basslets are often found in small groups
Pseudanthias squamipinnis, orange fairy basslet, orange seaperch, scalefin anthias
Distribution =  widespread tropical Indo-Pacific
Max size =   12cms
Family =  Serranidae - rockcods & seaperches