| Family: |
Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 20 - 120 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to northern Chile. |
| Diagnosis: |
Third dorsal spine longest, with well-produced filament; middle rays of upper and lower lobes of caudal fin longest (Ref. 40817). |
| Biology: |
Forms schools (Ref. 9342). Feeds on plankton (Ref. 9342). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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