Species ID
View AllPurple Queen
( Pseudanthias tuka )
Description
Female shown here, displaying bright yellow stripes below the dorsal fin and on the caudal fin. Males have a purple blotch at the base of the soft dorsal fin.
Other names
Purple Anthias, Purple Queenfish
How to Catch
Distribution
Eating
Fast Facts
- Are a member of the family Serranidae (sea basses, cods and groupers)
- Can grow to 10cm in length
- Frequents coral reef environments
- Popular among aquarists
- Adults’ tails become filamentous
