Plectranthias morgansi (Smith, 1961)
Flagfin
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


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