| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
13.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 110 - 119 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D X,16 with third dorsal spine longest; pectoral rays 18-20; lateral-line scales 40-44; greatest body depth 35.9-38.3% SL (2.6-2.8 in SL); predorsal formula 0/0+0/1+1; body without auxiliary scales; caudal fin lunate with filamentous extensions. Colouration: males with pink mostly horizontal vermiculate lines on the ventral and posterior part of the body and distal tips of caudal fin broadly pink-purple (Ref. 127477). |
| Biology: |
Collected in trawls at depths ranging from 110-119 m, and with two other species likely form mixed-species aggregations in the water column well above the bottom, feeding on plankton (Ref. 127477). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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