| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. Report from Australia (Ref. 28618) needs to be verified. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Solitary fish found in deep holes and rock ledges which rarely strays far from its refuge. Feeds on small fishes, crabs and benthic invertebrates (Ref. 26966). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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