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Liopropoma fasciatum Bussing, 1980 Wrasse ass bass |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 24 - 250 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: southern California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 5227). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits deep walls and reefs; most common below 33 m. Reclusive, lurks in cracks, crevices and under large overhangs (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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