| Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae |
| Max. size: |
3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 160 - 348 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: western Tasmania, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the combination of its moderately large gill opening
(width 3.1-3.7 in HL), somewhat smaller pelvic fin rudiment (width 1.4-1.6 in gill opening) consisting of 2 apparent fin rays in each half, 4 cephalic pores (1 POP, 1 ANP, 2 LP) in the
lateral line system, and its unique colour pattern (Ref. 76765). |
| Biology: |
General appearance similar to A. parvula, but is smaller in size and occurs in waters of much greater depth (Ref. 76765). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
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