Sea Goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) キンギョハナダイ – size 15cm – Scalefin Anthias – Orange Basslet
A female Sea Goldie. They all start out as females. If a male is lost a female will change into a male and take over. They are plankton feeders and reside near coral heads. They are more active at times when the current is strong. Amami 2024
More Sea Goldies waiting in a cave. Amami 2023
A male Sea Goldie is larger and looks very different. They can get more purple than this too. Amami 2023
A male Sea Goldie. Amami 2026
A female Sea Goldie. Amami 2024