| Family: |
Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) |
| Max. size: |
5.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Curacao. |
| Diagnosis: |
Pale, with 2 longitudinal black stripes that end as separate spots on caudal peduncle; dorsal fin deeply notched, spiny part with broad white margin; prominent black spot and smaller less distinct spot. |
| Biology: |
Found on steep slopes or vertical faces on edges of island shelves (Ref. 35505). |
| 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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