Banded basslet (Lipogramma evides)

Scientific name: Lipogramma evides Robins & Colin, 1979

The Banded basslet (Lipogramma evides) is a marine fish of the family Grammatidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Bahamas and Central America to Lesser Antilles.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished by having D XII, 9; A III, 7-8 (the last composite); pectoral, 15-16; pelvic I, 5 (the outer 2 segmented rays elongate, extending well beyond the anus); principal caudal rays 17; vertebrae 25 (10 + 15); total gill rakers 20-21; branchiostegals 6 (4 + 2); no lateral line canal on body; maxilla naked; head and body crossed vertically by 3 violet-brown bands.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Lipogramma evides
Family: Grammatidae (Basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Depth range: 45–365 m (148–1198 ft)
Environment: Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 45 - 365 m
Climate: Deep-water
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Bahamas and Central America to Lesser Antilles.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial