| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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