| Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Lepadogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
1.47 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: São Tomé and Principe, São Tomé Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal soft rays: 7-7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 7, A 7, pectoral-fin rays 29, caudal-fin rays 17; gill rakers on 3rd arch 12; head width 4.9 in SL; orbit diameter 3.0 in HL; snout is short and bluntly rounded; disc length 5.2 in SL; disc with 2 rows of papillae in region A, 5 rows in region B, and 1 row in region C; no lateral papillae in disc region A; anus is closer to anal fin than disc; sides of body with 6 vertical bars (Ref. 128876). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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