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Hemanthias peruanus (Steindachner, 1875) Splittail bass |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 20 - 120 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Baja California, Mexico to northern Chile. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Third dorsal spine longest, with well-produced filament; middle rays of upper and lower lobes of caudal fin longest (Ref. 40817). | |||
| Biology: | Forms schools (Ref. 9342). Feeds on plankton (Ref. 9342). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||