Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae |
Max. size: |
1.63 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Southwestern Atlantic: off northeastern Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Distinguished from its congeners by having a reduced number of rays in the dorsal, anal and pectoral fins: dorsal-fin rays 7-8; anal-fin rays 6-8; pectoral-fin rays 20-22 (Ref. 54768). |
Biology: |
Occurs in shallow waters on hard-bottom habitats that consist of areas rich in calcareous and brown algae, corals and sponges (Ref. 54768). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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