Plectranthias ahiahiata Shepherd, Phelps, Pinheiro, Pérez-Matus & Rocha, 2018
Sunset perchlet
photo by Bart Shepherd et al. 2018

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  3.995 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 83 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Easter Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished for its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,18, the fourth dorsal spine is the longest; pectoral-fin rays18; LL continuous and complete, tubed scales 31; circumpeduncular scales 16; head length 43.3% SL; first dorsal spine 4.5% SL; third anal spine 13.7% SL; gill rakers 6+11. Colouation: overall orange-red with predominantly yellow snout, dorsal, pelvic and anal fins, caudal peduncle with a brilliant red spot outlined in white and four white spots on each side, following the contour of the lateral line (Ref. 122373).
Biology:  Collected from rocky patch reef surrounded by a large sandy area using a hand nets at a depth of 83 m. It was then transported to the surface alive in a perforated plastic jar.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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