| Family: |
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae |
| Max. size: |
3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: south-west coast to north of Sydney, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-5; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-6. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 9002). Pelvic fins united into double-sucking-disc, posterior half with fleshy lobes (Ref. 9002). Various shades of green, from yellowish or brownish to dark green, usually with some darker spotting (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow weed and seagrass reefs, mostly intertidal (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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