Clingfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing in the genus ; Inhabits rivers and creeks between 25 and 580 m elevation, in currents of high velocity and feeds on fish, fish scales and aquatic insects . Occurs solitarily in streams .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 7. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C Central and South America: coastal Caribbean drainage rivers.
🌿 Ecology
fish, fish scales and aquatic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotylis stanii | Müller & Troschel | 1849 | Synonym |
| Gobiesox costaricensis | Meek | 1912 | Synonym |
| Gobiesox ramsdeni | Howell Rivero | 1936 | Synonym |
| Lepadogaster testar | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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