| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
3.995 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 83 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Easter Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished for its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,18, the fourth dorsal spine is the longest; pectoral-fin rays18; LL continuous and complete, tubed scales 31; circumpeduncular scales 16; head length 43.3% SL; first dorsal spine 4.5% SL; third anal spine 13.7% SL; gill rakers 6+11. Colouation: overall orange-red with predominantly yellow snout, dorsal, pelvic and anal fins, caudal peduncle with a brilliant red spot outlined in white and four white spots on each side, following the contour of the lateral line (Ref. 122373). |
| Biology: |
Collected from rocky patch reef surrounded by a large sandy area using a hand nets at a depth of 83 m. It was then transported to the surface alive in a perforated plastic jar. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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