Scalefin Anthias and Similar Species
Anthias squamipinnis
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Dispar Anthias
Pseudanthias dispar
Key differences: P. dispar males have a prominent red blotch on the upper caudal fin lobe and a less elongated third dorsal spine compared to A. squamipinnis. Females are also generally more uniformly orange.
Bicolor Anthias
Pseudanthias bicolor
Key differences: P. bicolor has a distinct two-toned coloration, typically purple anteriorly and yellow posteriorly, and lacks the extremely elongated third dorsal spine of A. squamipinnis males.
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