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Acyrtus pauciradiatus Sampaio, de Anchieta, Nunes & Mendes, 2004 |
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photo by
Macieira, R.M. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae | |||
| Max. size: | 1.63 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; 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: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 January 2024 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||