Family: |
Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae |
Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 60 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda, southern Florida (USA) and Bahamas to northern South America. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12. Snout relatively long; yellow band from tip of snout and chin to eye. |
Biology: |
A solitary species (Ref. 26340) inhabiting rocky and reef areas. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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