| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
3.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 77 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,16 with third dorsal spine longest, bearing fleshy pennant; pectoral rays 13, all rays unbranched; lateral line complete with 27-29 tubed scales; predorsal scales extending anteriorly to vertical through posterior edge of pupil; preopercle finely serrated posteriorly, with two enlarged antrorse serrations ventrally (Ref. 123579). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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