Northern Fraildisc Clingfish
Pherallodiscus funebris
- Group: Other
- Max size: 4.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny clingfish of the intertidal zone, fitted with a sucker disc on its belly that grips rock against the surge. Left exposed by the tide, it can shelter under rocks and seaweed and breathe air until the sea returns.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Pherallodiscus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282237.
FAQ
- Is the Northern Fraildisc Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Fraildisc Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Fraildisc Clingfish get?
- The Northern Fraildisc Clingfish grows to about 4.8 cm.