Rainfordia opercularis McCulloch, 1923 Rainfordia |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Liopropomatidae (Painted basslets), subfamily: Liopropomatinae | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: endemic to Australia | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs inshore (Ref. 7300). Found in caves of coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Benthic (Ref. 75154). Secretive (Ref. 9710). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |