| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to southern Japan south to Great Barrier Reef. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Juveniles of this species lack the red lateral stripe (Ref. 37816).
Description: Characterized by yellowish-orange color with lavender-edged yellow stripe from snout to lower operculum; prominent white-edged red stripe from rear margin of operculum to middle of caudal-fin base; fleshy protuberance at front of upper lip in male; usually fourth dorsal spine longest, not prolonged; lunate caudal fin with filamentous tips; pelvic fins with filamentous tips (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Found in or near caves and ledges of seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 48635). Adults swim upside-down (Ref. 37816, 48635). Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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