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Pseudanthias rubrolineatus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979) Thread-tail basslet |
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MNHN |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.22 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7.41 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 60 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: New Caledonia and Japan; likely to be widely distributed in the area. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished from all other congeners, except P. georgei by the caudal fin having several prolonged filaments in both sexes. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||