Tosana longipinnis
Tosana longipinnis Gill, Pogonoski, Johnson & Tea, 2021
Longfin threadtail Anthias


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Family:  Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses)
Max. size:  11.81 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 62 - 228 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7; Vertebrae: 26-26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: relatively long pectoral fins (28.9-35.3% SL); lateral-line scales 33-41; relatively long anal rays with longest ray 23.8-52.2% SL (Ref. 127477).
Biology:  Collected by bottom trawls and appears to be found at the shallower end of these depths (62-228 m), in the southern part of its range (Ref. 127477).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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