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Painted Basslet

Pseudanthias pictilis

The Painted Basslet (Pseudanthias pictilis) is a subtropical marine fish of the family Serranidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 12 and 40 m deep. It grows to 13.5 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.

Size: 13.5 cmtotal length
Depth: 12–40 m
Climate zone: Subtropical

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Subtropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

12 m40 m

Conservation status

Classification

FamilySerranidae
GenusPseudanthias
SpeciesPseudanthias pictilis

Quick answers

Painted Basslet size: how big does it get?: It grows to 13.5 cm (total length).
Painted Basslet: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.