Elegant Clingfish
Arcos decoris
- Group: Other
- Max size: 2.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little clingfish grips rocky shores with the sucker formed from its pelvic fins, holding fast against the wash. It feeds on zooplankton, algae and small invertebrates and reaches only about 3 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Arcos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279681.
FAQ
- Is the Elegant Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Elegant Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Elegant Clingfish get?
- The Elegant Clingfish grows to about 2.8 cm.