| Family: |
Callanthiidae (Splendid perches) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. South Pacific: New Caledonia (Ref. 86942). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-9; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. The genus Grammatonotus surugaensis differs from Callanthias in having 1 spine on the operculum, 13 branched caudal fin rays, and fewer scales in longitudinal series. Several caudal fin rays produced into filaments. Body orange-red; tip of spinous dorsal fin yellow. Attains 8 cm SL. |
| 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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