Chilean Clingfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Intertidal, may remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds . Breathes air and can stay out of water for 17-40 hours if kept moist .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chilean Clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chilean Clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Pacific: Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chilean Clingfish · Common Chilean clingfish · Intertidal Clingfish |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Южноамериканская сициазия |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chalaco · peje sapo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scyciases sanguineus | Müller & Troschel | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 17 records indexed .
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