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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 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 image. |
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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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