Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 155 - 325 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands. Western Central Atlantic: Gulf of Mexico to Suriname (Ref. 13608). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Body pale red dorsally, silver-white ventrally; fins pale yellow (Ref. 13608). |
Biology: |
Probably a gregarious and plankton-eating fish found near the bottom. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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