Alabes springeri Hutchins, 2006
Alabes springeri
photo by Springer, V.G.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae
Max. size:  3.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: known only from Norfolk Island.
Diagnosis:  This species is distinguished by the combination of its small gill opening (8.8 in HL), lack of a pelvic-fin rudiment, narrow interorbital space (8.8 in HL), presence of only 2 cephalic pores in the lateral line system, and the origin of the dorsal-fin fold posteriorly placed (Ref. 76765).
Biology:  Occurs in shallow coastal waters (Ref. 76765).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Type locality, Norfolk Island, Emily Bay, Point Hunter, AMS I.18497-001 (holotype of Alabes springeri, 3.1 cm SL) (Ref. 76765).


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