Posidonia Clingfish
Posidonichthys hutchinsi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny clingfish that lives on the broad leaves of Posidonia seagrass, it holds fast with a sucker formed from its pelvic fins. Barely two centimetres long, it stays near the surface down to a couple of metres among the meadow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Posidonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282324.
FAQ
- How deep does the Posidonia Clingfish live?
- The Posidonia Clingfish (Posidonichthys hutchinsi) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Posidonia Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The Posidonia Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Posidonia Clingfish get?
- The Posidonia Clingfish grows to about 2 cm.