spotted soapfish

Rypticus subbifrenatus

Eighteen Centimeters Grammistid Fish

spotted soapfish is known from Western Atlantic as a marine fish. It occurs in marine waters.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Grammistidae
Genus: Rypticus
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Eastern Atlantic and Brazilian populations need further investigation, (including morphological and genetic), to determine if they represent R. subbifrenatus or undescribed species (Ref. 89885 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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