Odontanthias tapui (Randall, Maugé & Plessis, 1979)
photo by Wass, R.C.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  14.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Cook (Ref. 34027) and Society islands. Needs better reference.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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