Lecanogaster gorgoniphila Fricke & Wirtz, 2017
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Lepadogastrinae
Max. size:  2.74 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 17 - 34 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic Ocean, São Tomé and Principe, São Tomé Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal soft rays: 3-4; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D 4-5; A 3-4; pectoral-fin rays 21-23, principal caudal-fin rays 11-14; rakers on third gill arch 12-14, very small, partially fused; a papillae in centre of pelvic disk forming a round patch; pelvic disc region B with 5-6 rows of papillae; head relatively short (2.4-3.4 in SL), and relatively narrow (width 4.5-7.4 in SL); head and body colour variable in life, usually dorsally reddish white, ventrally rose, with 8 bright red bars with scattered white spots (Ref. 116776).
Biology:  Lives in commensal association with gorgonians (Ref. 116776)..
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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