Pink Splitfin Anthias

📖 Overview

Pink Splitfin Anthias (Luzonichthys williamsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anthiadidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 21 and 50 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 9. Color when fresh: back with a narrow blackish stripe and a second following lateral line to middle of body then continuing to dorsal edge of caudal peduncle, the two separated by a narrow orange zone. Upper side of body dusky red, shading through lavender-pink to silvery white ventrally on head, thorax, and abdomen. Caudal fin red basally, the color continuing as a band in upper and lower part fo fin (Ref 8524).: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Pink Splitfin Anthias is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Pink Splitfin Anthias is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Pink Splitfin Anthias is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 21 - 50 m . Tropical known only from the Loyalty Islands.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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