Anthias asperilinguis Günther, 1859
photo by Baldwin, C.C.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  15.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 69 - 393 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: South American coast.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal soft rays: 7-7
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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