Liopropoma africanum (Smith, 1954) African basslet |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 8 - 48 m | |||
Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Pemba Island, Tanzania to Djibouti (Ref. 6180). Reported from West Sumatra, Indonesia (Ref. 31270). | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits recesses of seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |