Slender Clingfish
Gastrocyathus gracilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 4.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny clingfish that lives among strap leaved brown algae from the low tide line down into the subtidal zone, holding fast with a sucker formed from its pelvic fins. It feeds mainly on small copepods sheltering in the weed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Gastrocyathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280817.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Clingfish live?
- The Slender Clingfish (Gastrocyathus gracilis) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- Is the Slender Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Clingfish get?
- The Slender Clingfish grows to about 4.5 cm.