Peter's clingfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Inhabits rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Elongate, blackish spots usually on sides of posterior half of body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Peter's clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | hourglass clingfish · Peter's clingfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chupapiedra clepsidra · chupapiedras clepsidra · Pejesapo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimicola cessator | Fowler | 1944 | Synonym |
| Sicyases petersii | Garman | 1875 | Synonym |
| Sicyases pyrrhocinclus | Cope | 1877 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 28 records indexed .
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