Acyrtus pauciradiatus Sampaio, de Anchieta, Nunes & Mendes, 2004
Acyrtus pauciradiatus
photo by Macieira, R.M.

 Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
 Max. size:  1.63 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 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: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 06.07.05
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 24.07.05

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