| Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Incertae sedis |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: South Australia to the Bass Strait area, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-8. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 9002). Pelvic fins united into moderate-sized double sucking-disc, posterior half with fleshy margin (Ref. 9002). Color variable, usually brownish with dark spots which form bands in young (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits intertidal to subtidal reefs in rocky weed areas (Ref. 9002). Secretive, found under rocks (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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