Headband Perch

Reddish brown to gray, becoming redder posteriorly. L. mitratum differs from L. pallidum by having 14 rather than 15-16 pectoral rays and 19-30 rather than 8-13 preopercular serrae (Ref. 37816).Description: Characterized by having an enlarged pore in front of each posterior nostril, none in anterior interorbital space; pelvic fins 1.6-1.9 in head length (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 8

A secretive, ledge dweller species (Ref. 90102); benthic (Ref. 75154). and found in caves and crevices (Ref. 9710).

A secretive, ledge dweller species (Ref. 90102); benthic (Ref. 75154). and found in caves and crevices (Ref. 9710).