Anthias menezesi Anderson & Heemstra, 1980
photo by Fischer, L.G.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  28 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 160 - 260 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: off northeastern and southern Brazil and off Uruguay.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal soft rays: 7-7
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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