Lumpfish
Trachelochismus pinnulatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–70 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Found clinging to the underside of rocks in exposed pools at low tide, this clingfish uses a sucker formed from its pelvic fins to grip the stone. It stays small at around 10 centimetres and feeds on tiny mollusks, worms, amphipods and other crustaceans in New Zealand's rocky shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Trachelochismus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283025.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lumpfish live?
- The Lumpfish (Trachelochismus pinnulatus) is typically found at 0–70 m.
- Is the Lumpfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lumpfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lumpfish get?
- The Lumpfish grows to about 10 cm.