The newly describedSerranus aliceaeis a species of dwarf basslet from relatively deep waters of subtropical Brazilian reefs. First discovered living at 30m (100ft), the specimens collected for the description of this crimson red basslet were also collected at 70m (230ft), so this is one beauty that definitely prefers the depth.
几乎所有由宽阔的红色水平带定义的红色颜色,我们建议使用这种全新物种的“ Cardinal Basslet”的通用名称,其外观类似于在巴西也发现的超级流行的红衣主教TETRA。像红衣主教四人一样,红衣主教在红色的贝斯在红色的刺耳上也有明亮的条纹,但海洋物种是鲜明的白色,有助于强调同名的颜色。
LikeLiopropoma,Serranusis one of those genera which has a prolific number of beautiful, deep-dwelling small species which are constantly being discovered all over the world. While its unlikely that cardinal basslets will ever be collected for aquariums, especially since Brazil has banned the exports of all endemic marine fish species, its small size would make a great aquarium fish with the largest specimen being a touch over 2.5 inches, or about 7cm.