Orange Clinid
Ericentrus rubrus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 10.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small clinid lives among brown algae such as Carpophyllum and Cystophora, hiding in rock pools and on subtidal reef down to about 30 metres. It picks tiny crustaceans from the weed and barely reaches 11 cm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Clinidae › Ericentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280699.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange Clinid live?
- The Orange Clinid (Ericentrus rubrus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Orange Clinid dangerous to divers?
- The Orange Clinid is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange Clinid get?
- The Orange Clinid grows to about 10.5 cm.