| Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| 3.98 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 65 m |
| Pacific Ocean: widespread, and except for the two Red Sea specimens, this species is not found in the Western Indian Ocean. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Description: Size up to 4.0 cm SL. Closely resembles P. longimanus but has more pectoral fin rays and pored lateral line scales (Ref. 37816). Characterized by having 4-17 coarse serrae at upper margin of preopercle; greatest depth of body 2.9-3.6 in SL; rounded caudal fin (Ref. 90102). |
| A secretive species that inhabits coral or rubble habitats of deep channels and exposed reefs (Ref. 1602, 58302). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Solitary in crevices (Ref 90102). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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