Nemanthias carberryi Smith, 1954
Threadfin anthias
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 4 - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: widespread in the area, east to the Maldives and south to South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Juveniles with 12 dorsal spines, the first of which is small and disappears with growth.
Biology:  Found in groups off outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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