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Liopropoma Aurora
''Liopropoma aurora'' is a species of Perciformes in the family Serranidae. References aurora An aurora (plural: auroras or aurorae), also commonly known as the polar lights, is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of bri ... Animals described in 1903 {{Serranidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serranidae
The Serranidae are a large family of fishes belonging to the order Perciformes. The family contains about 450 species in 65 genera, including the sea basses and the groupers (subfamily Epinephelinae). Although many species are small, in some cases less than , the giant grouper (''Epinephelus lanceolatus'') is one of the largest bony fishes in the world, growing to in length and in weight. Representatives of this group live in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. Characteristics Many serranid species are brightly colored, and many of the larger species are caught commercially for food. They are usually found over reefs, in tropical to subtropical waters along the coasts. Serranids are generally robust in form, with large mouths and small spines on the gill coverings. They typically have several rows of sharp teeth, usually with a pair of particularly large, canine-like teeth projecting from the lower jaw. All serranids are carnivorous. Although some species, especially i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liopropoma
''Liopropoma'' is a genus of marine ray-finned fish, related to the groupers and included in the subfamily Epinephelinae, part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. They are sometimes seen in the marine aquarium trade. Species There are currently 32 recognized species of this genus: * '' Liopropoma aberrans'' Poey, 1860 * '' Liopropoma africanum'' J. L. B. Smith, 1954 (African basslet) * '' Liopropoma aragai'' J. E. Randall & L. R. Taylor, 1988 * '' Liopropoma aurora'' D. S. Jordan & Evermann, 1903 (Yellowmargin basslet) * '' Liopropoma carmabi'' J. E. Randall, 1963 (Candy basslet) * '' Liopropoma collettei'' J. E. Randall & L. R. Taylor, 1988 (Collette's basslet) * '' Liopropoma danae'' Kotthaus, 1970 * '' Liopropoma dorsoluteum'' Kon, Yoshino & Sakurai, 1999 * '' Liopropoma emanueli'' Wirtz & Schliewen, 2012 (Cape Verdes basslet) * '' Liopropoma erythraeum'' J. E. Randall & L. R. Taylor, 1988 * '' Liopropoma eukrines'' Star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
