Acanthistius fuscus Regan, 1913
Rapanui seabass
Acanthistius fuscus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Anthiinae
 Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-neritic
 Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Easter Island and Sala y Gómez.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal soft rays: 8-9
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 21.10.02
 Modified by: Torres, Armi G. - 02.07.12

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