| Family: |
Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 15 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA and Bahamas to northern South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13. Head, body, and caudal fin alternately striped with yellow-orange and lavender, these stripes separated by red lines (Ref. 13442). |
| Biology: |
Found in the recesses of coral reefs. Secretive (Ref. 9710). |
| 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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