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Pseudanthias fasciatus (Kamohara, 1955) One-stripe anthias |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 150 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to southern Japan south to Great Barrier Reef. Recently reported from Tonga (Ref. 53797). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Juveniles of this species lack the red lateral stripe (Ref. 37816). Description: Characterized by yellowish-orange color with lavender-edged yellow stripe from snout to lower operculum; prominent white-edged red stripe from rear margin of operculum to middle of caudal-fin base; fleshy protuberance at front of upper lip in male; usually fourth dorsal spine longest, not prolonged; lunate caudal fin with filamentous tips; pelvic fins with filamentous tips (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in or near caves and ledges of seaward reefs (Ref. 9710, 48635). Adults swim upside-down (Ref. 37816, 48635). Solitary or in small groups (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 June 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||