Whiskereye clingfish
📖 Overview
Whiskereye clingfish (Derilissus kremnobates) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 146 and 265 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 26. Six orange stripes radiating from eyes; single ocellated violet spot surrounded by red in the dorsal and anal fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whiskereye clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 146 - 265 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Mexico, Caribbean Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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