| Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Anthiinae |
| 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 15 - 120 m |
| Pacific Ocean: Philippines to Niue, north to the Ryukyu Islands. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8. Males develop a slightly protruding upper lip and become striped in red and magenta (Ref. 37816). Females with yellow snout (Ref. 48635).
Description: Characterized by having greatest depth of body at 2.6-3.0 in SL; prolonged third dorsal spine; lunate caudal fin with prolonged lobes in male (Ref. 90102). |
| Occurs in caves or coral rubble areas along steep drop-offs or channel walls (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Found in small groups (Ref. 9710). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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Recorded from Lanuza Bay (Ref. 104756). Type locality (Ref. 48635). Also Ref. 90102. |
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