Liopropoma susumi (Jordan & Seale, 1906)
Meteor perch
photo by Hazes, B.

Family:  Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae
Max. size:  9.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 34 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to the Line Islands and Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to Reunion and New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by brownish grey to reddish color; eight yellowish-brown stripes; without enlarged pores anterior to posterior nostrils or in anterior interorbital space; pelvic fins 1.7-2.0 in head length (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in caves and crevices in lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 6180). Benthic (Ref. 75154). Secretive (Ref 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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