Peach fairy basslet

Facts

Scientific name:

Pseudanthias dispar

Biology:

Found at the upper-edge of steep outer reef slopes , with moderate currents . Occurs in large aggregations , of mixed sexes when feeding in currents sweeping the reef .

IUCN Red List Status:

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans:

Harmless

Photos & Description

Source:

https://www.meerwasser-lexikon.de/tiere/497_Pseudanthias_dispar.htm

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21039597

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http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pix%20of%20the%20day%20marine/POTD%20SW%20Arch%20100-119/swpotdarch108.htm

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CC-BY-NC

Author:

John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21039598

License type:

CC-BY-NC

Author:

John E. Randall

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http://eol.org/data_objects/21039595

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Short description:

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines : 3; Anal soft rays : 7 - 8. Male displays a bright red dorsal fin. Ventral fins greatly extended. Female orange with yellowish tail and a pink line from the tip of the snout angling down, passing through the lower part of the eye .

Size / Weight / Age:

Maturity: L m &nbsp ? &nbsp range ? - ? cm Max length : 9.5 cm TL male/unsexed;