Lepadogaster candolii Risso, 1810 Connemarra clingfish |
photo by
Wirtz, P. |
Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Lepadogastrinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: British Isles to the Canary Islands including western Mediterranean and the Black Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Occurs in the lower intertidal zone with the algae Himanthalia and Laminaria (Ref. 4489). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |