Sacura speciosa Heemstra & Randall, 1979
Sacura speciosa
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  9.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 150 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Indonesia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Body depth distinctly greater than head length, about 1/2 SL; anal fin rounded; pectoral fin longer than head, 40% SL; lower jaw mostly scaly.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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