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Plectranthias moretonensis Gill, Pogonoski, Moore & Johnson, 2021 |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 77 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D X,16 with third dorsal spine longest, bearing fleshy pennant; pectoral rays 13, all rays unbranched; lateral line complete with 27-29 tubed scales; predorsal scales extending anteriorly to vertical through posterior edge of pupil; preopercle finely serrated posteriorly, with two enlarged antrorse serrations ventrally (Ref. 123579). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||