Anthias, Sea Basslets or Goldies as they are also known as are a group of fish in the Anthiinae subfamily. They are closely related to rock cod and congregate in large shoals. They predominantly feed on Zooplankton. Most start their lives as females and form harems. Females change into males only when the male in the harem disappears.
Most species are extremely colorful and generally have a similar body shape. In most species there is an oblique line running through the lower eye.
Seven species of anthias occur in coral reef ecosystems: Holanthias, Luzonichthys, Nemanthias, Plectranthias, Pseudanthias, Rabaulichthys and Serranocirrhitus. Of these Pseudanthias is the most commonly known.
