| Family: |
Callanthiidae (Splendid perches) |
| Max. size: |
23.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 70 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and East China Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Body color pink, ventrally yellow. Body elongate, compressed. Snout short, evenly rounded. Preoperculum rounded and smooth. Operculum with 2 spines. Attains 20 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in sandy gravel or rock bottom (Ref. 11230). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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