Lepadichthys frenatus Waite, 1904
Lepadichthys frenatus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Diademichthyinae
Max. size:  5.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m
Distribution:  Southwestern Pacific: Thursday Island (Torres Strait Islands), Coral and Tasman seas (Australia, Vanuatu and New Caledonia), Fiji and Tonga.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-15. Dorsal and anal fins joined to the caudal fin (Ref. 42101).
Biology:  Found on rocky shores and coral reefs, usually under Diadema setosum.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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