Liopropoma tonstrinum Randall & Taylor, 1988
Redstriped 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 11 - 50 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by yellowish color of head and anterior part of back; pair of red stripes on body alternating with white stripe; enlarged pore anterior and slightly medial to posterior nostril; one pore diagonally ventroanterior from nostril; one pore on each side of interorbital space at level of anterior edge of pupil; pelvic fins 1.4-1.7 in head length (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Secretive inhabitant of cave recesses (Ref. 9710). Also a ledge dweller (Ref 90102). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 89972).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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