Plectranthias knappi Randall, 1996
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 Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Anthiinae
 Max. size:  6.6 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range - 90 m
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Body color in alcohol uniformly light yellowish brown. Oblique rows of scales on cheek 6; scales extending dorsally on head to nostrils; maxilla and ventral part of head naked. Scales moderately ctenoid. Posterior , margin of preopercle serrate, the ventral margin with 2 antrorse spines; a few serrae on subopercle and interopercle. Eye large, 3.35 in head. Third dorsal spine longest, 2.15 in head (Ref. 26833).
 Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 21.10.02
 Modified by: OrtaƱez, Auda Kareen - 21.07.08

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