| Family: |
Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 8 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from Socorro Island (Revillagigedo Islands). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand-rubble areas (sandy bottom with scattered rocks and corals) used for shelter (Ref. 81032). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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