Eckloniaichthys scylliorhiniceps Smith, 1943
Weedsucker
Eckloniaichthys scylliorhiniceps
photo by Zsilavecz, G.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Chorisochisminae
Max. size:  3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitz, Namibia to Kei River mouth (South Africa).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-6
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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