Hypoplectrus providencianus Acero P. & Garzón-Ferreira, 1994
Masked Hamlet
Hypoplectrus providencianus
photo by Charteris, M.

Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Colombia. Needs better reference.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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