Collected by bottom trawls and appears to be found at the shallower end of these depths (62-228 m), in the southern part of its range .
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: relatively long pectoral fins (28.9-35.3% SL); lateral-line scales 33-41; relatively long anal rays with longest ray 23.8-52.2% SL .Cross section: compressed.
Behavioural data for Longfin threadtail Anthias is currently being reviewed.
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 62 - 228 m . Subtropical; 18°S - 33°S South Pacific: Australia.
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