# Pseudanthias bartlettorum The Bartlett's Anthias is a colorful fish that loves to swim in warm, clear waters. They are often seen in groups and are known for their bright orange and pink colors, making them a beautiful sight in the ocean. - **Category:** [Fish](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/fish) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Coral reefs ![Pseudanthias bartlettorum](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Bartlett's_anthias_Pseudanthias_bartlettorum.jpg&width=800) Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bartlett's_anthias_Pseudanthias_bartlettorum.jpg) ## Appearance The Pseudanthias bartlettorum is a vibrant reef fish with a purple-pink body that transitions to bright yellow on its tail and dorsal fin. Its striking coloration, especially the sharply defined yellow rear, makes it stand out vividly among other reef inhabitants. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Actinopterygii - **Order:** Perciformes - **Family:** Serranidae - **Genus:** Pseudanthias ## Interesting facts - Big schools of them create a dazzling purple and yellow underwater 'cloud'! - These tiny fish often swim upside-down near reef ceilings! - They are born female and can switch to male later in life! - They flash bright colors to communicate with each other! ## Special abilities - **Gender Changer:** Pseudanthias bartlettorum can change from female to male because of a special ability that helps them lead a harem when a dominant male is absent. - **Deep Diver:** Pseudanthias bartlettorum can live in deeper reef waters because of adaptations that help them survive higher pressure and lower light levels. - **School Navigator:** Pseudanthias bartlettorum can coordinate perfectly in large schools because of their keen vision, helping them avoid predators. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 7-9 cm - **Weight:** 0.01-0.02 kg - **Lifespan:** 3-5 years - **Maximum Depth:** 50 m - **Water Type:** Saltwater ## Diet & Feeding They feast on tiny ocean critters found floating in the water. - **Primary Foods:** Zooplankton, Copepods, Small larvae, Tiny crustaceans - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** [Lionfish](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lionfish) (*Pterois volitans*) — A major invasive predator on reef fish. - **Eats:** [Peacock Grouper](https://www.snappit.app/explore/peacock-grouper) (*Cephalopholis argus*) — Hunts small reef fish, including anthias. - **Shelter:** Staghorn Coral (*Acropora cervicornis*) — Provides shelter among its branching structure. ## Traits - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Piscivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/piscivorous): Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Marine](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/marine): Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life. ## Collections - [Fish](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/fish) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch fish from a distance and never try to touch them in the water. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Pseudanthias bartlettorum? Look at body shape, where the fins sit and their outline, mouth position, stripes and spots. Young fish and breeding adults can wear different patterns, and aquarium color varieties can look nothing like wild fish. Fish Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Pseudanthias bartlettorum? 7-9 cm ### How much does Pseudanthias bartlettorum weigh? 0.01-0.02 kg ### How long does Pseudanthias bartlettorum live? 3-5 years ### What does Pseudanthias bartlettorum eat? They feast on tiny ocean critters found floating in the water. ### Where is Pseudanthias bartlettorum usually found? Coral reefs ### How does Pseudanthias bartlettorum hunt? Foraging ### How deep can Pseudanthias bartlettorum go? 50 m ## More Fish - [Rainbow Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/rainbow-trout) (*Oncorhynchus mykiss*) - [Brown Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-trout) (*Salmo trutta*) - [Brook Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brook-trout) (*Salvelinus fontinalis*) - [Lake Trout](https://www.snappit.app/explore/lake-trout) (*Salvelinus namaycush*) --- Source: [Pseudanthias bartlettorum: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pseudanthias-bartlettorum)