Rosy basslet (Lipogramma rosea)

Scientific name: Lipogramma rosea Gilbert, 1979

Rosy basslet (Lipogramma rosea)

The Rosy basslet (Lipogramma rosea) is a marine fish of the family Grammatidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Isla de Providencia and Puerto Rico.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lipogramma rosea
Family
Grammatidae (Basslets)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.8
Depth range
5–45 m (16–148 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 45 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: Isla de Providencia and Puerto Rico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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