Pseudanthias pictilis (Randall & Allen, 1978)
Painted anthias
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  13.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 40 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island and the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Reported from Norfolk Island (Ref. 8881) and Tonga (Ref. 53797).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in aggregations above steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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