Derilissus vittiger Fraser, 1970

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  1.86 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 68 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Venezuela.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Five red lines around eyes, two of which cross the head between the eyes; single reddish brown spot in the dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 42102).
Biology:  Collected with small red coralline algae and some large brown algae (Ref. 42102). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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