Belonoperca pylei Baldwin & Smith, 1998
Orangespotted soapfish
Belonoperca pylei
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Diploprioninae
Max. size:  6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Cook Islands. Needs better reference.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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