Briggsia hastingsi, a new genus and species of clingfish from Oman Author Craig, Matthew T. Author Randall, John E. text Zootaxa 2009 2271 64 68 journal article 10.5281/zenodo.190974 4a7a3f4f-958b-4396-b234-bca1e1a100ab 1175-5326 190974 07EB88F8-78B4-4C63-B869-00050F8EB986 Briggsia , new genus Type species: Briggsia hastingsi , new species Diagnosis: A monotypic genus of Aspasminae with no prominent vertical ridges on side of body; head large, its length 2.5 in SL; head width 3.9 in SL; body depth 6.1 in SL; disc double and moderately large, 3.9 in SL; dorsal and anal fins small, posterior on body, each with 4 rays; pectoral rays 23; gill rakers on second arch 9, on third arch 10; vertebrae 29. Description: As given below for the only known species. Etymology: Briggsia is named in honor of Dr. John C. Briggs, in recognition of his major contributions to clingfish systematics.