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Rypticus bornoi Beebe & Tee-Van, 1928 Largespotted soapfish |
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photo by
Guimarães, R. Z. P. |
| Family: | Grammistidae (Soapfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: scattered localities. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-17; Vertebrae: 24-24. Typically with two dorsal spines, usually three preopercular spines, large dark-brown rounded spots on anterior portion of body, pores along ventral surface of lower jaw and posterior margin of preopercular large and simple (Ref. 35963). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 5521). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||