Liopropoma eukrines (Starck & Courtenay, 1962)
Wrasse bass
photo by David, A.W.

Family:  Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 150 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida Keys in USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in deep rocky reefs.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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