Orange Clingfish
Diplocrepis puniceus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 12.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little clingfish uses a sucker formed from its pelvic fins to grip rock against the wash, common in tide pools and clinging beneath boulders in sheltered spots. It feeds on amphipods, small snails and fish, and ducks for cover when disturbed. It grows to about thirteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Diplocrepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280554.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Clingfish live?
- The Orange Clingfish (Diplocrepis puniceus) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Orange Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Clingfish get?
- The Orange Clingfish grows to about 12.5 cm.