Southern clingfish
📖 Overview
Southern clingfish (Rimicola dimorpha), first described by Briggs, 1955 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiesocidae (order Gobiesociformes). Adults typically reach 3.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 34°N - 25°N central Baja California in Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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