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Liopropoma lemniscatum Randall & Taylor, 1988 Ribbon basslet |
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photo by
Pyle, R.L. |
| Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, palau and Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by pale brown color on back and white below; prominent dark brown midlateral stripe; juvenile with yellow snout and dark brown patch basally on caudal fin; adult with dorsal and caudal fins yellow and lower head with narrow yellow stripe; enlarged pore anterior and slightly medial to posterior nostril and another lying below and anterior to posterior nostril; pelvic fins 1.8-2.0 in head length (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Solitary and secretive in reef crevices in 60-80 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||