Gillellus inescatus
| Gillellus inescatus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Dactyloscopidae |
| Genus: | Gillellus |
| Species: | G. inescatus
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| Binomial name | |
| Gillellus inescatus J. T. Williams, 2002
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Gillellus inescatus, the flagfin stargazer,Caribbean sea.[3]
Etymology
The specific epithet "inescatus" is derived from the
blenny's spine.[2]
Description
Based on the single known specimen, Gillellus inescatus can reach a length of 2.35 centimetres (0.93 in).[2] Its body is elongate and compressed, primarily creamy-white, with eight reddish-brown saddles and blue chromatophores on the head. The esca-like structure is at the tip of the elongated spine on the first dorsal fin and is reddish brown.[2] Williams describes G. inescatus as being similar to G. uranidea, G. healae, and G. jacksoni, with the esca being a noticeable distinguishing trait.[2]
Distribution
The full extent of the distribution of Gillellus inescatus is uncertain, as it is only known from the
Lulu Bay, Navassa Island. This single specimen was collected from a depth range of 27 to 30 metres (89 to 98 ft).[3]
References
- . Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Williams, J.T., 2002 [ref. 26522] Three new species of blennioid shore fishes discovered at Navassa Island, Caribbean Sea. Aqua, Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology v. 6 (no. 1): 11-16.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Gillellus inescatus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.