Paraclinus spectator Guimarães & Bacellar, 2002
Paraclinus spectator
photo by Guimarães, R. Z. P.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  5.19 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 7 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-20; Vertebrae: 34-34. Body elongated, mean body depth 21.7% SL in adult males. Wide predorsal area, mean 22.6% SL in adult males. First 2 dorsal fin spines much longer than the rest; distance between 3rd and 4th spine greater than orbit diameter; last dorsal fin element segmented. Opercular spine flattened and triangular (Ref. 43114).
Biology:  Prefers shallow rocky reefs. Smallest ripe female at 3.7 cm SL (Ref. 43114).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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