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Callanthias japonicus Franz, 1910 |
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photo by
Suzuki, T. |
| Family: | Callanthiidae (Splendid perches) | |||
| Max. size: | 23.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 70 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and East China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Body color pink, ventrally yellow. Body elongate, compressed. Snout short, evenly rounded. Preoperculum rounded and smooth. Operculum with 2 spines. Attains 20 cm SL. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in sandy gravel or rock bottom (Ref. 11230). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||