| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: widespread in the area, east to the Maldives and south to South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Juveniles with 12 dorsal spines, the first of which is small and disappears with growth. |
| Biology: |
Found in groups off outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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