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Liopropoma tonstrinum Randall & Taylor, 1988 Redstriped basslet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||