Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: confined to Western Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pinkish red above, grading to white below with distinct red to brown stripe on upper side of body, extending to snout, above each eye to caudal peduncle; fins pale pink (Ref. 33839). Caudal fin rounded; pectoral fins large, reaching beyond origin of anal fin, rounded; pelvic fins small, tips rounded (Ref. 33839). |
Biology: |
Inhabits rocky reefs to at least 35 m depth (Ref. 33839). Benthic (Ref. 75154). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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