Redstriped Basslet
Liopropoma tonstrinum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 11–50 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive cave dweller no longer than a finger, this red striped basslet hides in reef recesses and along ledges between 11 and 50 metres. It feeds on small invertebrates picked from the rock and rarely shows itself in open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Liopropoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275956.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redstriped Basslet live?
- The Redstriped Basslet (Liopropoma tonstrinum) is typically found at 11–50 m.
- Is the Redstriped Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Redstriped Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redstriped Basslet get?
- The Redstriped Basslet grows to about 8 cm.