| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
11.81 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 62 - 228 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: relatively long pectoral fins (28.9-35.3% SL); lateral-line scales 33-41; relatively long anal rays with longest ray 23.8-52.2% SL (Ref. 127477). |
| Biology: |
Collected by bottom trawls and appears to be found at the shallower end of these depths (62-228 m), in the southern part of its range (Ref. 127477). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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