Description

Distinguished from all other species of Odontanthias by the following combination of characters: 15 soft rays in the dorsal fin, 18 pectoral fin rays, vomerine tooth patch subquadrangular to diamond-shaped without posterior prolongation, pelvic fin and caudal fin lobes very well produced, and coloration (side of head with two bright yellow stripes; pelvic, anal and caudal fins bright yellow) (Ref. 89081).

Common Names

No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Perciformes/Serranoidei

Family: Anthiadidae

Genus: Odontanthias

Species: Odontanthias hensleyi Anderson & García-Moliner, 2012

Climate Zone

Location

Biology

Life cycle and mating behavior

Habitat

associated

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Threat to Humans

Harmless