Liopropoma longilepis Garman, 1899
Scalyfin basslet

Family:  Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae
Max. size:  18.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 120 - 250 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: known from the Gulf of California and from south of Gulf of Panama, 7°33'N, 78°34'20"W (Ref. 46206).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits reefs between 120-250 m depth (Ref. 27481).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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