Pseudanthias ventralis (Randall, 1979) Longfin anthias |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 26 - 120 m | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Great Barrier Reef to islands in Oceania. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-9 | |||
Biology: | Inhabits caves or coral rubble along steep drop-offs or channel walls. Feeds on larvae of crustaceans and fish eggs (Ref. 89972). Secretive (Ref. 37816). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |