The Banded basslet (Lipogramma evides) is a saltwater fish of the family Grammatidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Banded basslet is a small basslet (Grammatidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a pale body. The body bears a few dark crossbars and lives on deeper reefs. As a cryptic reef-dweller it shelters in crevices and under overhanging coral of deeper reefs and snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded basslet?
The Banded basslet has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Banded basslet live?
The Banded basslet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Banded basslet get?
The Banded basslet grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Banded basslet dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded basslet is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded basslet edible?
Yes, the Banded basslet is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Lipogramma
More from the family Grammatidae
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