The Yellow-striped basslet (Tosanoides flavofasciatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Yellow-striped basslet is a small anthias (Serranidae, Anthiadinae) from deeper reef water of the northwest Pacific, off Japan. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate, red with yellow longitudinal stripes body. As a plankton feeder it hovers in schools above reef and rock slopes and snaps at small zooplankton. Like many anthias it lives in harem groups in which a female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellow-striped basslet?
The Yellow-striped basslet has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Yellow-striped basslet live?
The Yellow-striped basslet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Yellow-striped basslet get?
The Yellow-striped basslet grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Yellow-striped basslet dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellow-striped basslet is harmless to humans.
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