Lyretail Anthias 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

Diver and schooling anthias fish and healthy corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Hawksbill turtle glides over the pristine reefs in Fiji

Orange Basslets and other reef fish, Papua New Guinea

A school of orange basslets on a healthy coral reef in Fiji
A school of orange basslets (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a healthy coral reef, Fiji

Scalefin anthias fish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A school of orange basslets on a healthy Fijian reef
A school of orange basslets (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a healthy Fijian reef

Schooling scalefin anthias fish and soft corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Schooling scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and beautiful soft corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Schooling anthias fish and healthy corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A diver looks on at a lionfish hovering above staghorn coral, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovering above staghorn coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), school over mountain coral, reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Female lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) by soft coral. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Sea goldie fish over coral
Sea goldie fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over a hard coral. This fish is found around coral reefs throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from eastern Africa to the western Pacific

Male lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). The male fish can reach a length of up to 15 centimetres, whereas the female is around 7 centimetres. This fish feeds predominantly on zooplankton

Red lionfish on a reef
Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) with lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a reef. Lionfish are highly venomous predatory marine fish

Lyretail anthias and coral
Lyretail anthias. Female lyretail anthias, or goldies, (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) with fire coral. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Lyretail anthias females and corals
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females and corals. This fish is also known as the sea goldie. It can reach up to 15 centimetres in length

Lyretail anthias females
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females. This fish is also known as the sea goldie. It can reach up to 15 centimetres in length and is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific region

Lyretail anthias and corals
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over corals in shallow water. This fish is also known as the sea goldie. It can reach up to 15 centimetres in length

Lyretail anthias and fusiliers
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis, centre) and fusiliers (top) on a coral reef. The lyretail anthias is also known as the sea goldie

Lyretail anthias and featherstar
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and a crinoid or featherstar (bottom) on a coral reef. The lyretail anthias is also known as the sea goldie

Lyretail anthias female
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) female. This fish is also known as the sea goldie. It can reach up to 15 centimetres in length and is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific region

Lyretail anthias fish
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) fish amongst coral, sponges and crinoids. This fish is also known as the sea goldie

Lyretail anthias and soft corals
Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) with soft corals on a reef. This fish is also known as the sea goldie. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also known as sea goldies, with a gorgonian coral fan (pink) and featherstars (black). Photographed off Bali, Indonesia

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The lyretail anthias, also known as the Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), is a stunning fish species commonly found in coral reefs around the world. These vibrant creatures are often seen swimming among soft corals, creating a mesmerizing underwater scene. One popular location to spot these beautiful fish is the vertical reef wall at Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed. Here, they gracefully glide through the water alongside other marine life, adding pops of color to the already breathtaking landscape. In the Red Sea, female Scalefin anthias can be observed swimming in front of schools of their own kind. Their orange hues stand out against the backdrop of an intricate coral reef ecosystem. They feed on plankton brought by ocean currents and find refuge amidst fire corals and table corals in Ras Mohammed National Park. Male Scalefin anthias prefer open waters like those near Ras Katy or Sharm El Sheikh in Sinai, Egypt. Swimming close to the surface, they showcase their vibrant colors and long flowing fins that give them their distinctive lyretail appearance. These magnificent fish often share their habitat with other marine species such as emperor angelfish and Maldive anemonefish. Together with fire corals and soft corals like Dendronephthya sp. , they create a harmonious underwater tableau that captivates divers and snorkelers alike. Even beyond Egypt's shores, these enchanting creatures can be found worldwide. In Fiji's Pacific Ocean waters, for instance, Scalefin anthias swim elegantly in front of gorgonian sea fans while Maldive anemonefish hover above magnificent sea anemones. Photographers have been able to capture stunning images of male Scalefin anthias using long exposure techniques at locations like Ras Katy in Sharm El Sheikh. These photographs beautifully portray their graceful movements against a backdrop of colorful coral formations.