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Serranus socorroensis Allen & Robertson, 1992 Socorro serrano |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: known only from Socorro Island (Revillagigedo Islands). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 7-8 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits sand-rubble areas (sandy bottom with scattered rocks and corals) used for shelter (Ref. 81032). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 02 May 2008 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||