Reticulate Clingfish
📖 Overview
Reticulate Clingfish (Tomicodon lavettsmithi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 1 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 soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulate Clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Belize.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Belize Clingfish · Reticulate Clingfish |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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