Pronotogrammus multifasciatus Gill, 1863
Threadfin bass
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  28.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 200 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Los Angeles County in southern California, USA to northern Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rough bottom, deep reefs. Feeds on small planktonic crustaceans (Ref. 2850).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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