Longfin anthias
📖 Overview
Inhabits caves or coral rubble along steep drop-offs or channel walls. Feeds on larvae of crustaceans and fish eggs . Secretive .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longfin anthias is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longfin anthias is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 26 - 120 m . Tropical; 22°N - 25°S, 121°E - 109°W Pacific Ocean: Great Barrier Reef to islands in Oceania.
🌿 Ecology
larvae of crustaceans and fish eggs (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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