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Plectranthias morgansi (Smith, 1961) Flagfin |
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photo by
SFSA |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 80 - 267 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off Kenya and South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Gillraker with additional 4-5 rudiments on each limb. | |||
| Biology: | Solitary species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||