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Liopropoma pallidum (Fowler, 1938) Pallid basslet |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: eastern Caroline, Mariana and Marshall Islands; Line, Society, Tuamoto, Austral and Pitcairn Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 8-8 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow lagoon and seaward reefs from 6 to 40 m (Ref. 37816). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||