African basslet
📖 Overview
African basslet (Liopropoma africanum), first described by Smith, 1954 is a small fish in the family Epinephelidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 8 to 48 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for African basslet is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African basslet is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 48 m . Tropical; 15°N - 15°S West Sumatra, Indonesia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African basslet |
| 🏳️Catalan | Perca coral·lí africà |
| 🌍CES | kanic africký |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Perca-flecha-africana |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 非洲長鱸 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chorististium africanum | Smith | 1954 | Synonym |
| Ypsigramma africanum | Smith | 1954 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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