Acanthistius fuscus Regan, 1913
Rapanui seabass
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Easter Island and Sala y Gómez.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal soft rays: 8-9
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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