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Dottyback Anthias

Pseudanthias venator

Photo by AlbertKang
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Description:

This 2 Anthias are probably Males 'fighting' by locking their lips/mouths, for territory and Females.

Reddish orange with yellowish highlights; small spots on upper body, yellowish tail borders. Form small groups. Lurk around caves and ledges on steep outer reef slopes in 10 - 50 meters.

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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Sea creatures of Anilao

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PublishedNovember 9, 2015

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