Stippled Clingfish (Gobiesox punctulatus)

Also known as Tail-wagging Stippled Clingfish

Description

Also known as Tail-wagging Stippled Clingfish.

Found singly, resting on limestone rocks and ledges, in clear, shallow waters, of coral reefs, with strong wave action.
They feed on crustaceans and zooplankton.
Length - 6.3cm
Depth - 1-3m
Widespread Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Clingfish are bottom dwelling fish often associated with sea urchins. Often tiny fishes of less than 6cm.
Their skin is smooth and scale-less and covered in a layer of mucus for protection, and some can change colour if threatened. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3077

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