Gabon Clingfish
Apletodon gabonensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–2 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Barely two centimetres long, this clingfish lives wedged under shallow algae covered rocks in just one or two metres of water, where it was moderately common at its type locality off Gabon. Like other clingfishes it uses a sucker disc on its belly to grip the rock against surge.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Apletodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1385430.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gabon Clingfish live?
- The Gabon Clingfish (Apletodon gabonensis) is typically found at 1–2 m.
- Is the Gabon Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gabon Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gabon Clingfish get?
- The Gabon Clingfish grows to about 2 cm.