Plectranthias bauchotae Randall, 1980

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  8.17 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 125 - 191 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar and Saya de Malha Bank.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Vertebrae: 26-26
Biology:  Captured from areas with rocky outcrops.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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