| Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 15 - 70 m |
| Western Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA and Bahamas to northern South America. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13. Head, body, and caudal fin alternately striped with yellow-orange and lavender, these stripes separated by red lines (Ref. 13442). |
| Found in the recesses of coral reefs. Secretive (Ref. 9710). |
|
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
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