Pseudanthias olivaceus
Pseudanthias olivaceus (Randall & McCosker, 1982)
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 34 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Cook Islands, Austral and Society islands (French Polynesia), Line Islands (Kiribati), and Tuamoto Archipelago.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on zooplanktons (Ref. 89972).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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