Swallowtail bass
📖 Overview
Swallowtail bass (Anthias woodsi), first described by Anderson & Heemstra, 1980 is a medium-sized fish in the family Anthiadidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 20.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 256 to 421 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Swallowtail bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 256 - 421 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Off Dry Tortugas, Florida, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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