| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
20.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 200 - 250 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Tuamotu Archipelago. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is defined by the following characters: D X, 17; A III, 7; pectoral rays 19, unbranched; complete lateral line with 37 pored scales 37; 5 oblique rows of scales on cheek; completely scaled head except mandible and lips; accessory scales on head and nape; 30-36 serrae on rounded corner and upper margin of preopercle; lower margin without serrae nor antrorse spines; body depth 2.65 in SL; head length 2.8 in SL; short snout, 4.0 in HL; interorbital space slightly convex and broad, width 3.7 in HL; filamentous caudal-fin lobes and pelvic fins; preserved color in alcohol pale yellowish with no dark markings; when fresh body with a posterior red bar, broadly edged in pinkish white; body anterior to bar pinkish white with red vertical lines following scale edges; spinous portion of dorsal fin mainly yellow (Ref. 75948). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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