Lepadichthys springeri Briggs, 2001
Springer's clingfish
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 Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
 Max. size:  2.61 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; 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: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 08.04.02
 Modified by: Olisa, Kristine Elaine Paz - 25.07.13

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