Sailfin anthias
📖 Overview
Found close to coral rubble on steep outer reef slopes; occurs in small groups (typically 3-8 individuals .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sailfin anthias is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 40 m . Tropical Central Pacific: New Britain off Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Australia.
🌿 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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