| Family: |
Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) |
| Max. size: |
6.71 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 28 - 70 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters:
circumpeduncular scales 20 or 21; total gill rakers on first branchial arch 23-29; cheek-scales rows 5 or 6; color of live specimens, reddish with a broad, conspicuous, white stripe from post-orbital region to the caudal-fin base and a white abdomen (Ref. 95046). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the deeper portion of coastal reefs, usually below 30 m, and is often observed hovering at a short distance above rocks, sand or rubble (Ref. 95046). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (126983)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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