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Pseudanthias thompsoni (Fowler, 1923) Hawaiian anthias |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 190 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Ogasawara Islands (Ref. 26066) and Hawaii. | |||
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| Biology: | Found around coral outcrops and escarpments (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Rare in less than 15 m. Feeds on zooplankton (Ref. 3921). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||