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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Smooth-snout clingfish

Aspasmogaster liorhynchus Briggs, 1955
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Smooth-snout clingfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Aspasmogaster liorhynchus
Authority
Briggs, 1955
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Caudal fin rounded . Pelvic fins united into moderate-sized double sucking-disc, posterior half with fleshy margin . Color variable, usually plain greenish to dusky brown, often with numerous small dark spots .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Smooth-snout clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Smooth-snout clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Smooth-snout clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical South Wales, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Rays
7

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Briggs, 1955

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