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Hypoplectrodes cardinalis Allen & Randall, 1990 Red seaperch |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: confined to Western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Pinkish red above, grading to white below with distinct red to brown stripe on upper side of body, extending to snout, above each eye to caudal peduncle; fins pale pink (Ref. 33839). Caudal fin rounded; pectoral fins large, reaching beyond origin of anal fin, rounded; pelvic fins small, tips rounded (Ref. 33839). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky reefs to at least 35 m depth (Ref. 33839). Benthic (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||