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Odontanthias xanthomaculatus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979) |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 330 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia and New Caledonia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species has the following distinguishing characters: D X, 14; A III, 7; pectoral fin-rays 15-17(16); lateral-line scales 36-41; GR 12-13 + 26-30; vertebrae 10+16 (Ref. 132486). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||