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Liopropoma carmabi (Randall, 1963) Candy basslet |
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photo by
Gasparini, J.L. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||