The Threadfin perchlet (Selenanthias analis) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The threadfin perchlet is a small sea bass (Serranidae) from deeper reef and rocky water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a stocky, red-pink body with yellow tints and, in the male, extended fin rays. As a bottom-oriented fish it hovers above deeper coral and rubble slopes and snaps at zooplankton and small crustaceans. Like many sea basses a female can change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Threadfin perchlet?
The Threadfin perchlet has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Threadfin perchlet live?
The Threadfin perchlet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Threadfin perchlet get?
The Threadfin perchlet grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Threadfin perchlet dangerous to humans?
No, the Threadfin perchlet is harmless to humans.
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