Giant Clingfish
Haplocylix littoreus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A clingfish of southern rock pools, it uses a sucker formed from its pelvic fins to grip seaweeds like kelp and bull kelp, and sometimes bare rock. When the pool is disturbed it simply freezes in place rather than fleeing, and at fifteen centimetres it is a giant among its small relatives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Haplocylix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280996.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Clingfish live?
- The Giant Clingfish (Haplocylix littoreus) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Giant Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Clingfish get?
- The Giant Clingfish grows to about 15 cm.