Cape Verdes Basslet
Liopropoma emanueli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–32 m
- Max size: 12.4 cm
- For divers: safe
First seen along a vertical wall coated in sun coral off the Cape Verde Islands, this small basslet bolts into the nearest crevice the moment it feels watched. It rarely exceeds the length of a finger and spends its days tucked among caves and boulders between about 20 and 32 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Liopropoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712601.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cape Verdes Basslet live?
- The Cape Verdes Basslet (Liopropoma emanueli) is typically found at 20–32 m.
- Is the Cape Verdes Basslet dangerous to divers?
- The Cape Verdes Basslet is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cape Verdes Basslet get?
- The Cape Verdes Basslet grows to about 12.4 cm.