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Liopropoma incomptum Randall & Taylor, 1988 Plain basslet |
| Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.7 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 61 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: known only from a single specimen from Madang on the northeastern coast of New Guinea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Description: Characterized by having an enlarged pore anterior and slightly medial to posterior nostril, another below and anterior to posterior nostril; pelvic fins 2.05 in head length (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Collected from an outer reef slope off Cranked Island. Solitary and cryptic (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||