Hypoplectrodes cardinalis Allen & Randall, 1990
Red seaperch

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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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