Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
Max. size: |
27 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 358 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean and Portugal to Angola, including the Azores. Range reported to extend south to northern Namibia (Ref. 27121). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Lives amongst rocks, gravel, coral (Ref. 2683) and in submarine caves on the continental shelf and upper slope. Nocturnal. Adults feed on crustaceans and small fishes. Protogynous. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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