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Gobiesox barbatulus Starks, 1913 Lappetlip clingfish |
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photo by
Sazima, I. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Belize to Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Very similar to skilletfish. Lobe-like papillae on central margin of upper lip; about 12 dark lines radiate from eye (Ref. 26938). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||