About Pseudanthias hypselosoma Bleeker, 1878
Taxonomic Classification
Pseudanthias hypselosoma Bleeker, 1878 is a species of marine ray-finned fish. It belongs to the genus Pseudanthias, which is in the subfamily Anthiinae, part of the family Serranidae — the family that includes groupers and sea basses.
Geographic Distribution
This species occurs in the Indo-Pacific, ranging from the Maldives to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, and south to the Great Barrier Reef.
Human Use
It sometimes enters the aquarium trade.
Size
This fish reaches a maximum length of 19 centimeters, which equals 7.5 inches.
