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Paraclinus spectator Guimarães & Bacellar, 2002 |
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photo by
Guimarães, R. Z. P. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 5.19 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 7 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 27-29; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-20; Vertebrae: 34-34. Body elongated, mean body depth 21.7% SL in adult males. Wide predorsal area, mean 22.6% SL in adult males. First 2 dorsal fin spines much longer than the rest; distance between 3rd and 4th spine greater than orbit diameter; last dorsal fin element segmented. Opercular spine flattened and triangular (Ref. 43114). | |||
| Biology: | Prefers shallow rocky reefs. Smallest ripe female at 3.7 cm SL (Ref. 43114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||