Lepadichthys springeri Briggs, 2001
Springer's clingfish

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Diademichthyinae
Max. size:  2.61 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Dorsal and anal fins confluent with caudal; both of medium length. Origin of anal fin much closer to rear margin of the disc. Upper attachment of gill membrane opposite 8th (or ninth) pectoral ray. Postdorsal-caudal distance 4-4.5 in dorsal length. Caudal fin rays 7-8 (Ref. 40788).
Biology:  Occurs in coral reefs at 1-10 m deep (Ref. 90102). Minimum depth of 1 m reported from Ref. 90102.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 March 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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