| Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| 14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 23 - 140 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: South Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is characterized by the following: distinct ctenoid scales cover the interorbital, maxilla, infraorbitals, interopercle, dorsal 4 branchiostegal rays, gular area, isthmus, chest, belly and proximal two-thirds of pectoral fin; interorbital area is slightly convex; longest dorsal fin spine equal to or longer than peduncle depth; Caudal, anal, and pelvic fins are pale (fin rays mostly reddish orange in life); a large oval, blackish brown blotch (most prominent dark mark on the head) covers most of the opercle; 17-19 pectoral-fin rays (Ref. 83528). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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