Haptoclinus dropi Baldwin & Robertson, 2013
Four-fin blenny

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  2.15 cm SL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 157 - 167 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: southern Caribbean, Curaçao.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-19; Vertebrae: 36-36. This species is distinguished from its congener (apectolophus) by the following set of characters: DL III-I-XIII,12; A 19; pectoral-fin rays 12; precaudal vertebrae 12; first dorsal-fin spine longer than second dorsal-fin spine; no scales; posterior nostril without fleshy flap; trunk, dorsal and anal fins with spotted pigment pattern in preservative (Ref. 93751).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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