Pseudanthias thompsoni (Fowler, 1923)
Hawaiian anthias
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  22 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 190 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Ogasawara Islands (Ref. 26066) and Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found around coral outcrops and escarpments (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Rare in less than 15 m. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 3921).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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