Sunset anthias
📖 Overview
Rarely seen because of small size and deepwater habitat. Usually in depths over 40 m and more common in 50-60 m range where it forms small groups that swim close to the substrate ; may also occur in aggregations above patch reefs on sand or rubble seaward slopes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sunset anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 35 - 65 m . Tropical West Pacific: Japan south to Australia; Maldives east to Solomon Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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