Posidonichthys hutchinsi Briggs, 1993
Posidonichthys hutchinsi
photo by Saunders, B.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae
Max. size:  1.97 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Fiddler's Bay, south of Tamby Bay, South Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-2; Anal soft rays: 2-2
Biology:  Found on leaves of Posidonia australis, a marine angiosperm. Appears to be most common from just beneath the surface down to about 2 m..
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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