Rabaulichthys stigmaticus
Rabaulichthys stigmaticus Randall & Pyle, 1989
Spotfin anthias
Rabaulichthys stigmaticus
photo by Randall, J.E.


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Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 35 - 50 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rubble bottoms with strong current.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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