The Candy basslet (Liopropoma carmabi) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Candy basslet is a small seabass or basslet (Serranidae) from reef water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 8 cm and has an elongate, orange-red with purple and yellow longitudinal stripes body. As a shy, nocturnal bottom-dweller it hides deep in coral crevices, caves and under overhangs and snaps at small crustaceans and small fish. Like many seabasses it is a hermaphrodite. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Candy basslet?
The Candy basslet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Candy basslet live?
The Candy basslet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Candy basslet get?
The Candy basslet grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Candy basslet dangerous to humans?
No, the Candy basslet is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Liopropoma
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