Acyrtus pauciradiatus Sampaio, de Anchieta, Nunes & Mendes, 2004
Acyrtus pauciradiatus
photo by Macieira, R.M.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  1.63 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwestern Atlantic: off northeastern Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Distinguished from its congeners by having a reduced number of rays in the dorsal, anal and pectoral fins: dorsal-fin rays 7-8; anal-fin rays 6-8; pectoral-fin rays 20-22 (Ref. 54768).
Biology:  Occurs in shallow waters on hard-bottom habitats that consist of areas rich in calcareous and brown algae, corals and sponges (Ref. 54768).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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