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Anthias anthias (Linnaeus, 1758) Swallowtail seaperch |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 27 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 358 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean and Portugal to Angola, including the Azores. Range reported to extend south to northern Namibia (Ref. 27121). | |||
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| Biology: | Lives amongst rocks, gravel, coral (Ref. 2683) and in submarine caves on the continental shelf and upper slope. Nocturnal. Adults feed on crustaceans and small fishes. Protogynous. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||