Pseudanthias rubrizonatus, the red-belted anthias, liliac-tip basslet, deepsea fairy basslet, lilac-tipped seaperch, redband anthias, red-band basslet or redbar anthias, is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Anthiadidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific, and may grow to 12 cm in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Redbar Anthias being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Pseudanthias cooperi
- Pseudanthias hypselosoma
- Pseudanthias pleurotaenia
- Pseudanthias nobilis
- Pseudanthias cheirospilos
- Caesioperca rasor
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Anthiadidae
- Genus
- Pseudanthias
- Species
- Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
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