Smalldisc Clingfish
Pherallodus indicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–6 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A clingfish barely three centimetres long, it lives on rocky shores and coral reefs and often shelters among the spines of sea urchins. A belly sucker from fused pelvic fins lets it hold tight to surf swept rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Pherallodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277112.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smalldisc Clingfish live?
- The Smalldisc Clingfish (Pherallodus indicus) is typically found at 1–6 m.
- Is the Smalldisc Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Smalldisc Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Smalldisc Clingfish get?
- The Smalldisc Clingfish grows to about 3 cm.