| Family: |
Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Diploprioninae |
| Max. size: |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky and coral reefs. Hides behind big non-predatory fishes to get to its prey. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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