Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae |
Max. size: |
3.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: known only from Norfolk Island. |
Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by the combination of its small gill opening (8.8 in HL), lack of a pelvic-fin rudiment, narrow interorbital space (8.8 in HL), presence of only 2 cephalic pores in the lateral line system, and the origin of the dorsal-fin fold posteriorly placed (Ref. 76765). |
Biology: |
Occurs in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 76765). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
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