Bicolor Basslet

Bicolor Basslet

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lipogramma klayi

Overview
Reef Compatible: YES
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Docile
Origin: East Americas 

Lipogramma klayi, commonly known as the Bicolor Basslet, is a small, vibrantly colored marine fish. Here are some key details about this species:

• Appearance: It has a striking bicolor pattern with a purplish-red head and front body, transitioning to a bright yellow rear body and fins.
• Size: It reaches a maximum length of about 4 cm.
• Habitat: This fish is typically found on deep reefs at depths ranging from 35 to 145 meters. Its range includes the Bahamas and the southern Caribbean.
• Diet: Lipogramma klayi primarily feeds on zooplankton and small benthic crustaceans like shrimps and crabs.