Anthias Squamipinnis Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colourful reef scene with Green tubastrea (Tubastrea micrantha), Soft corals (Scleronephthya sp)
Colourful reef scene with Green tubastrea (Tubastrea micrantha), Soft corals (Scleronephthya sp.) and Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and Magenta slender anthias (Luzonichthys waitei)

Lyretail anthias / Goldies (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) and Scalefin Anthias (Anthias Squamipinnis), with corals, Red Sea, Egypt

Scalefin Anthias, Anthias squamipinnis, swimming over coral of genus Acropora, Red Sea, Egypt

Scalefin Anthias or Lyretail Anthias (Anthias squamipinnis) Male swimming across in full profile showing all adult male
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Net fire coral (Millepora dichotoma). Shark and Yolanda, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt
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The vibrant world of the Scalefin anthias, scientifically known as Pseudanthias squamipinnis, is a sight to behold. These beautiful fish can be found in various locations around the globe, from the Red Sea to Fiji and beyond. One breathtaking scene takes us to Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed, where a vertical reef wall serves as a backdrop for these stunning creatures. The Scalefin anthias gracefully swim among colorful corals, creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. In another image captured in the Red Sea, female Scalefin anthias stand out against the orange hues of their surroundings. Their delicate presence adds elegance to this coral reef scene. Meanwhile, male Scalefin anthias venture into open waters near Ras Katy. With their striking colors and graceful movements they can truly captivating to watch. A school of female Scalefin anthias showcases their beauty as they navigate around Fire coral at Ras Mohammed National Park. They feed on plankton brought by ocean currents, highlighting their ecological importance within this marine ecosystem. Not far away in Sharm El Sheikh lies another mesmerizing sight - a male Scalefin anthias swimming close to the water's surface. This image captures both its vivid colors and its proximity to humans who have come here seeking wonder beneath the waves. Ras Mohammed National Park also offers a picturesque tableau with table corals and red soft corals serving as backdrops for schools of orange Scalefin anthias. It's like stepping into an underwater paradise filled with life and color. An Emperor angelfish shares the stage with Fire corals and soft corals while being accompanied by these magnificent fish. The combination creates an enchanting display that showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Traveling across oceans brings us face-to-face with another captivating moment - a Scalefin basslet swimming elegantly before a gorgonian sea fan in Fiji's Pacific Ocean. This harmonious coexistence between species illustrates nature's delicate balance.