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Diploprion drachi Roux-Estève, 1955 Yellowfin soapfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Diploprioninae | |||
| Max. size: | 14 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and coral reefs. Hides behind big non-predatory fishes to get to its prey. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||