| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: endemic to Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Variable brownish-gray in color, sometimes with violet tinged (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Occurs inshore near reefs (Ref. 7300). Estuarine species, usually in sponges (Ref. 9002). Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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