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Pseudanthias randalli (Lubbock & Allen, 1978) Randall's fairy basslet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 120 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Philippines to Niue, north to the Ryukyu Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Males develop a slightly protruding upper lip and become striped in red and magenta (Ref. 37816). Females with yellow snout (Ref. 48635). Description: Characterized by having greatest depth of body at 2.6-3.0 in SL; prolonged third dorsal spine; lunate caudal fin with prolonged lobes in male (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in caves or coral rubble areas along steep drop-offs or channel walls (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Found in small groups (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||