Acanthistius patachonicus (Jenyns, 1840)
Acanthistius patachonicus
photo by INIDEP

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  31 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: off central Argentina.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Caudal fin rounded. Brownish, with three to four dark bands on lateral side of body. Small irregular shaped dark spots on body and dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 27363).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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