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Paraclinus rubicundus (Starks, 1913) |
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photo by
Guimarães, R. Z. P. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 28-30; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-18. Dorsal fin typically with 29 spines followed by a segmented element. Opercular spine ending in a complex of 3-8 spines (in specimens > 16.6 mm SL). Anal fin typically with 17 soft rays (Ref. 43114). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits clear water, on reefs heavily covered by algae. Usually from shallow environments, but reported from depths of 14 to 23 m (Ref. 43114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||