| Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) |
| 6.71 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 28 - 70 m |
| Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. |
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This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters:
circumpeduncular scales 20 or 21; total gill rakers on first branchial arch 23-29; cheek-scales rows 5 or 6; color of live specimens, reddish with a broad, conspicuous, white stripe from post-orbital region to the caudal-fin base and a white abdomen (Ref. 95046). |
| Inhabits the deeper portion of coastal reefs, usually below 30 m, and is often observed hovering at a short distance above rocks, sand or rubble (Ref. 95046). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 July 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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