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Waite's Splitfin (Luzonichthys waitei)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Luzonichthys waitei

(Fowler, 1931)

Waite's Splitfin

Also known as: Magenta Slender Anthias, Magenta Slender Basslet, Magenta Splitfin, Purple Pygmy Basslet, Pygmy Basslet, Slender Anthias

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–55 m

Max size

7 cm

Diet

Selective plankton feeding

Taxonomy
Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Anthiadidae

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