Anthias Collection

Butterflyfish and purple anthias fish
Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) and purple anthias fish (Pseudanthias tuka, purple) schooling over corals. Photographed at Bunaken National Marine Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, striped sweetlips, Plectorhinchus diagrammus, and whitecheek monocle bream
FLO4655305 Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, striped sweetlips, Plectorhinchus diagrammus, and whitecheek monocle bream, Scolopsis vosmeri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

The vertical reef wall at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, with Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and soft corals (Dendronephthya spp.) Yellowsaddle goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus)

RF - A vibrant Red Sea coral reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) teeming over Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma)

Female scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in front of a school of glassfish (Apogonidae), whose shiny bodies are rendered into out of focus bokeh patterns. Laamu Atoll, Maldives

Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during courtship in the evening. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp. ) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis)
Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Reef and shoal of Jewel fairy basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) South Point dive site, Sanganeb reef, Sudan, Red Sea

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Squarespot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Coral reef with Anthias (Anthias), Komodo, Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of a male Squarespot anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia). Sangeang Island; Sumbawa, Indonesia. Flores Sea

Male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, Ras Katy, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Coral reef with Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) shoal with Bluegreen chromis (Chromis viridis) amongst them, under shallow sea with a coconut tree forest in background, Philippines

Healthy coral reef landscape, Carl's Ultimate dive site in the Eastern Fields of Papua New Guinea

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male, swimming close to surface, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) swimming between Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) that have colonised the crossbars of a sunken electricity pylon that fell into the sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

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South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A displaying male redfin anthias or fairy basslet fish. Date: 11/02/2005

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Male Anthias fish (Pseudanthias sp.) Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Schooling Purple Anthias (Pseudanthias tuka), Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Indonesia Date: 21/07/2006

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Underwater view of Red Sea Fans (Melithaea sp.), Komba Island, Flores Sea, Indonesia Date: 22/07/2010

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Indonesia, Komodo National Park, Fish Bowl. Underwater scenic of fish and coral. Date: 21/05/2009

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Schooling fusiliers and anthias swim past reef covered with hard corals, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Baitfish swirl in background while fusiliers, anthias, snappers, and damselfish stream over black coral, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp)
Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Female Yellowback anthias (Pseudanthias evansi), Yap, Micronesia

Swallowtail seaperch, striped sweetlips
Swallowtail seaperch, Anthias anthias, striped sweetlips, Plectorhinchus diagrammus, and whitecheek monocle bream, Scolopsis vosmeri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

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Barathieu Gabriel

Jewel fairy basslet
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Reef and sunshine
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RF - Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) swimming above their host Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on coral reef

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male with a long exposure. Ras Katy, Sharm El Shiekh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea. Commended in the GDT Photography competition 2019

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Scalefin Anthias - Male with erect fin - Pyramids Date:

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Redfin Anthias - with fin extended - Pyramids Date:

Kaleidoscopic image of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Egypt, Red Sea

Lyrtetail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) in water column with Peach anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) in background. Indonesia, October

Coral reef scenery, shallow reef with wave and {Anthias} fish, Red Sea, Egypt BLUE_PLANET

Kaleidoscopic image of Coral reef scenery with gorgonian, soft corals and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), by Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) and soft coral, on coral reef, Shark Reef to Jolande Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt, Red Sea

Shoal of Anthias, Deserta Grande, Desertas Islands, Madeira, Portugal, August 2009

Mediterranean fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) on artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Portrait of male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, to feed on plankton. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

A portrait of a Mediterranean anthias (Anthias anthias) against open water. Secca Del Papa, Tavolara Marine Protected Area, Sardinia, Italy. Mediterranean Sea

Vibrant Red Sea reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swarming in front of Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents

Portrait of male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water above coral reef, with bokeh effect in water from the sunset. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt

RF - Shallow depth of field portrait of male Scalefin anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water above coral reef photographed against sunset. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt

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Anthias, also known as butterflyfish or purple anthias fish, are a mesmerizing sight in the underwater world. With their vibrant colors and graceful movements, they add a pop of life to any coral reef. One such species is the lyretail anthias, which can often be seen swimming among soft corals. Their delicate fins and striking hues create a stunning contrast against the backdrop of these colorful marine plants. In the Philippines' Pacific Ocean, a breathtaking scene unfolds beneath the surface. A coral reef teeming with threadfin anthias forms a shoal alongside bluegreen chromis. The shallow sea allows for a split-level composite shot that captures both the beauty of these fish and the enchanting coconut tree forest in the background. Moving on to Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed, Egypt, we encounter another spectacle - scalefin anthias gracefully navigating vertical reef walls. These magnificent creatures bring an added burst of color to this already vibrant underwater landscape. Venturing further into the Red Sea reveals yet another captivating sight - female scalefin anthias swimming amidst an array of orange-hued coral formations. This thriving ecosystem showcases nature's ability to create harmonious compositions that leave us in awe. Traveling eastward to Papua New Guinea's Eastern Fields brings us face-to-face with a healthy coral reef landscape at Carl's Ultimate dive site. Here, various species coexist peacefully, including female scalefin anthias gliding effortlessly through crystal-clear waters. A portrait captures the essence of male squarespot anthias off Sangeang Island; their intricate patterns and vivid shades make them true works of art within nature's gallery. Meanwhile, male scalefin anthias roam freely in open water near Ras Katy in Indonesia's Papua region – showcasing their resilience and adaptability even outside their usual habitat. Lastly, Fak Fak's Triton Bay presents us with schooling fusiliers and anthias swimming together like synchronized dancers through pristine waters.