Rypticus bornoi Beebe & Tee-Van, 1928
Largespotted soapfish
photo by GuimarĂ£es, R. Z. P.

Family:  Grammistidae (Soapfishes)
Max. size:  6.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: scattered localities.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 2-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-27; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-17; Vertebrae: 24-24. Typically with two dorsal spines, usually three preopercular spines, large dark-brown rounded spots on anterior portion of body, pores along ventral surface of lower jaw and posterior margin of preopercular large and simple (Ref. 35963).
Biology:  Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 5521).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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