Peppermint Bass
Liopropoma rubre
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–45 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Striped in red and cream like a candy cane, the peppermint bass keeps to the deepest recesses of coral reefs and is rarely seen despite being fairly common. A solitary fish no longer than your palm, it slips between 3 and 45 metres and slides out of sight at the first sign of movement.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Liopropoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275954.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peppermint Bass live?
- The Peppermint Bass (Liopropoma rubre) is typically found at 3–45 m.
- Is the Peppermint Bass dangerous to divers?
- The Peppermint Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peppermint Bass get?
- The Peppermint Bass grows to about 10 cm.