Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 15 - 82 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 |
Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf in colder waters. Utilized to some degree for human consumption. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 02 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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