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Species/Notes of Interest to Aquarists: There are at present some twenty four described species in this bass genus, and if you look closely where they're found, quite a few (though reclusive) specimens. Given their great beauty, small size, and interesting, intelligent behavior, it's a shame not more find their way into the ornamental aquatics trade. Liopropoma eukrines Starck & Courtenay 1962, the Wrasse Bass. To 13 cm. Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida Keys in USA. Aq. pic.
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| Liopropoma fasciatum Bussing 1980, the Banded Bass. Tropical eastern Pacific. To seven inches overall length. A deepwater, shy species that hangs out in caves. It's easily trained to stay out in the open in captivity. Aquarium photo, here at the Birch, SIO. Rarely offered in the trade. | 
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| Liopropoma pallidum (Fowler 1938), the Pallid Bass. To 6.4 cm. Pacific Plate; Caroline, Tuamotus, Marianas. Photos provided by Josh Evans |  
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| Liopropoma rubre Poey 1861, the Peppermint Bass. Tropical west Atlantic. To three and a half inches in length. A small, shy beauty that adapts well to peaceful surroundings that include dark caves to hide and sleep in. Aquarium images. |  .JPG)
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| Liopropoma susumi (Jordan & Seale 1906), Meteor Perch. To 9 cm. Indo-Pacific; Red Sea to Micronesia. Found on/in reefs to 34 meters depth. | 
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| Liopropoma swalesi (Fowler & Bean 1930). To 5 cm. in length. Found near dense branching coral at about 25 meter depths. Western Pacific: Indonesia and New Britain. Distinctive orange stripes. Aquarium photo by Hiroyuki Tanaka. | 
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Bibliography/Further Reading: Hunziker, Ray. 1995. Lovely Liopropoma. TFH 7/95. |
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