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Hemanthias signifer (Garman, 1899) Damsel bass |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 42 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 680.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 23 - 306 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Playa del Rey in southern California, USA to Peru. | |||
| Diagnosis: | A sharp spine projecting anteriorly from ventral border of urohyal (Ref. 40817). | |||
| Biology: | Probably forms schools and lives near the bottom in deep waters (Ref. 9342). Of some commercial importance in zones where it is abundant (Ref. 9342). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||