| Family: |
Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 11 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by yellowish color of head and anterior part of back; pair of red stripes on body alternating with white stripe; enlarged pore anterior and slightly medial to posterior nostril; one pore diagonally ventroanterior from nostril; one pore on each side of interorbital space at level of anterior edge of pupil; pelvic fins 1.4-1.7 in head length (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Secretive inhabitant of cave recesses (Ref. 9710). Also a ledge dweller (Ref 90102). Feeds on small invertebrates (Ref. 89972). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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