Threadtail anthias (Tosana niwae)

Latin name

Tosana niwae

Other name

Tosana niwae

Identification

This species has the following characteristics: the scales are 12-16 cm below the lateral line from the beginning of the anal fin; the length of the upper jaw is 13.2-14.6% of the body length. 

Features of fish fins

The pectoral fin is short at 22.3-27.7% of body length.

Fish colouring

The body colour of these fish is pink.

Distribution

Widespread in the western Pacific Ocean from Japan to the South China Sea. 

Habitat

Subtropical marine benthic species. Occurs in deep coastal waters on sandy-silt substrates.

Size

The maximum length of this species is 16.0 cm.

Behavior

This species is found in deep waters. 

Food and feeding habits

Threadtail anthias feed on invertebrates, mainly shrimp.

Reproduction

This species has both male and female sex cells at the same time. However, the female cells do not mature at the same time as the male cells, but alternate, so that each fish spends part of its life as a male and part as a female. 

Fishing

The Threadtail anthias is not a commercial fish.

Relationship with a person

Harmless.