Parasphyraenops atrimanus Bean, 1912
Bank bass

Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Max. size:  8.4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 79 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Bermuda.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Probably preferring moderately deep water in reef areas (Ref. 35505). Particulate planktivore feeding in the water column (Ref. 35505).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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