Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 34 m |
Pacific Ocean: Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Indonesia, Johnston island and the Hawaiian Islands. |
Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale reddish grey color with four dark brown to red stripes on side, converging onto posterior portion of head; anterior enlarged pore and medial to posterior nostril; pelvic fins 1.8-2.1 in head length (Ref. 90102). |
Specimens collected from coral reefs at depths of less than 6 to 33.5 m (Ref. 6180). Benthic (Ref. 58302). Solitary and cryptic (Ref 90102). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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