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Odontanthias caudicinctus (Heemstra & Randall, 1986) Blackblotch swallowtail |
| Family: | Anthiadidae (Fairy basslets or Streamer basses) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 100 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: off Transkei, South Africa (Ref. 11228) and off Kenya. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8 | |||
| Biology: | A deep-water species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||