Callanthias legras Smith, 1948 Goldie |
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photo by
Alvheim, O./Institute of Marine Research (IMR) |
Family: | Callanthiidae (Splendid perches) | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 200 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121) and from Dassen Island (off western Cape Province) to Natal in South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-10 | |||
Biology: | Occasionally caught by trawlers in 50 to 200 m (Ref. 11228). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |