Chriolepis fisheri Herre, 1942
Translucent goby
photo by Macieira, R.M.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 82 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Bahamas and the Lesser Antilles to northern South America.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 11-12
Biology:  Inhabits deep water along the shelf-edge drop-off (Ref. 51183).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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