Pseudanthias squamipinnis (Peters, 1855)

Serranus (Anthias) squamipinnis Peters, 1855

Holotype: ZMB 258.

Type locality: Mozambique, 15° S, western Indian Ocean. Illustrations: Heemstra & Akhilesh, 2012:157 (figs. 46 & 47), 158 (fig. 48); Kuiter, 2004:24, figs. A–G.

D: X, 16 to 18. A: III, 6 to 8. P: 15 to 19. C: 15 (8 + 7). V: 25 or 26 (10 + 15 or 16 or 11 + 15). S: 2 or 3 (usually 3). GR: 8 to 11 + 23 to 28. LL: 38 to 44. CP: 22.

Distribution: widespread in the Indo–Pacific, including Red Sea, from South Africa east to the Society Islands.