| Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Lepadogastrinae |
| 2.74 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; marine; depth range 17 - 34 m |
| Eastern Atlantic Ocean, São Tomé and Principe, São Tomé Island. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal soft rays: 3-4; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 4-5; A 3-4; pectoral-fin rays 21-23, principal caudal-fin rays 11-14; rakers on third gill arch 12-14, very small, partially fused; a papillae in centre of pelvic disk forming a round patch; pelvic disc region B with 5-6 rows of papillae; head relatively short (2.4-3.4 in SL), and relatively narrow (width 4.5-7.4 in SL); head and body colour variable in life, usually dorsally reddish white, ventrally rose, with 8 bright red bars with scattered white spots (Ref. 116776). |
| Lives in commensal association with gorgonians (Ref. 116776).. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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