Tasmanian clingfish
📖 Overview
Tasmanian clingfish (Aspasmogaster tasmaniensis), first described by Günther, 1861 is a small fish in the family Gobiesocidae (order Gobiesociformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9. Caudal fin rounded . Pelvic fins united into moderate-sized double sucking-disc, posterior half with fleshy margin . Color variable, pinkish to brownish or greenish, usually with distinct regular dark bands across head and back .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tasmanian clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical west coast to Australia to Victoria and Tasmania.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspasmogaster patella | Scott | 1954 | Synonym |
| Crepidogaster tasmaniensis | Günther | 1861 | Synonym |
| Volgiolus interorbitalis | Whitley | 1943 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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