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


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