| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 22 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pinkish brown to brownish orange, with six faint brown bands extending across body and several diffuse brown diagonal bands behind and in front of eyes on head; faint spotting also present in some individuals; fins pale (Ref. 33839). |
| Biology: |
Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300), in caves and beneath ledges (Ref. 33839). Probably also at depths greater than 22 m (Ref. 33839). Secretive (Ref. 33839). Feeds on small fishes (Ref. 33839). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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