| Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range - 130 m |
| Western Central Pacific. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Body depth greater than head length, 43-45% SL; pectoral fin 35-37% SL; juveniles (and probably adult females) with black blotch between 7th dorsal spine and 1st dorsal soft ray; adult males yellowish orange; ventral half of body silvery; yellow stripe from eye to end of lower jaw; dorsal and anal fins whitish; tips of soft dorsal rays black. Remarks: 3rd dorsal spine of males prolonged; 3rd soft dorsal ray prolonged. |
| Found in offshore reefs. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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