| Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Central and South America: coastal Caribbean drainage rivers. Also known from Colombia and Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 7-7 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits rivers and creeks between 25 and 580 m elevation, in currents of high velocity and feeds on fish, fish scales and aquatic insects (Ref. 36880). Occurs solitarily in streams (Ref. 11225). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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