Liopropoma aurora (Jordan & Evermann, 1903) Yellowmargin basslet |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 49 - 184 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | A deep-water species that is rarely captured (Ref. 6180). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |