Sicyases sanguineus Müller & Troschel, 1843
Sicyases sanguineus
photo by Cáceres, R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  8.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Intertidal, may remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Breathes air (Ref. 31184) and can stay out of water for 17-40 hours if kept moist (Ref. 51276).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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