| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Philippines to Niue, north to the Ryukyu Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Males develop a slightly protruding upper lip and become striped in red and magenta (Ref. 37816). Females with yellow snout (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by having greatest depth of body at 2.6-3.0 in SL; prolonged third dorsal spine; lunate caudal fin with prolonged lobes in male (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in caves or coral rubble areas along steep drop-offs or channel walls (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Found in small groups (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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