Pseudanthias thompsoni
| Pseudanthias thompsoni | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Anthiadidae |
| Genus: | Pseudanthias |
| Species: | P. thompsoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Pseudanthias thompsoni (Fowler, 1923)
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Pseudanthias thompsoni, also called the Hawaiian or Thompsonʻs anthias, is a marine fish species in the family Anthiadidae.[1]
Description and Anatomy
Pseudanthias thompsoni is about nine inches long with a bright neon orange body, and a tinge of purple on its fins and around its eyes[2]. The tail is u-shaped with pointed tips[2]. Males are larger than females[3]. Pseudanthias thompsoni mainly feeds on zooplankton such as copepods and shrimp larvae[3].
Distribution and Habitat
Pseudanthias thompsoni is located in the Pacific Ocean, specifically the Ogasawara Islands and Hawaii[4]. Recently there has been a growing number of them along three atolls towards the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands[5]. In 2012, many juveniles were found in deep coral reefs, utilizing the algae beds for protection[6].
References
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Pseudanthias thompsoni (Fowler, 1923)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
- ^ a b "Hawaiian or Thompson's Anthias, Pseudanthias thompsoni". www.marinelifephotography.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ a b Randall, John E. (2010-03-31). Shore Fishes of Hawaii: Revised Edition. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-3427-2.
- ^ "Pseudanthias thompsoni summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ Fukunaga, Atsuko; Kosaki, Randall K.; Wagner, Daniel (2017-09-01). "Changes in mesophotic reef fish assemblages along depth and geographical gradients in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands". Coral Reefs. 36 (3): 785–790. doi:10.1007/s00338-017-1569-6. ISSN 1432-0975.
- ^ "Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument". www.papahanaumokuakea.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-20.