Rock Clingfish
Arcos rhodospilus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A flattened little fish whose pelvic fins are fused into a suction disc, the rock clingfish grips bare rock in shallow water. It feeds on zooplankton, algae and small bottom invertebrates and grows to around five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Arcos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279685.
FAQ
- Is the Rock Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Clingfish get?
- The Rock Clingfish grows to about 5 cm.