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Plesiopidae

Red Sea spiny basslet

Acanthoplesiops cappuccino

Cappuccino markings on steep Red Sea coral slopes

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
West Asia
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Red Sea spiny basslet is a tiny marine fish of steep Red Sea coral slopes. Its one-centimeter body carries markings reminiscent of cappuccino colors.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Plesiopidae
Genus: Acanthoplesiops
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated

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