Pinstriped Basslet
Liopropoma mitratum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–46 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive ledge dweller of coral reefs, this slender basslet tucks itself into caves and crevices between 3 and 46 metres. No longer than a finger, it stays out of sight by day and slips into the open only in the shadows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Liopropoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275950.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pinstriped Basslet live?
- The Pinstriped Basslet (Liopropoma mitratum) is typically found at 3–46 m.
- Is the Pinstriped Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Pinstriped Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pinstriped Basslet get?
- The Pinstriped Basslet grows to about 9 cm.