Fin's Fish Guide
The Lumpfish clingfish (Trachelochismus pinnulatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The lumpfish clingfish is a clingfish (Gobiesocidae) from coastal waters around New Zealand. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a flattened, scaleless, green-brown body with a large head and a ventral sucking disc with which it clings to stones. As a bottom-dweller it lives in tide pools and among weed and stones of rocky shores and snaps at small crustaceans and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lumpfish clingfish?
The Lumpfish clingfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Lumpfish clingfish live?
The Lumpfish clingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: New Zealand
How big does the Lumpfish clingfish get?
The Lumpfish clingfish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Lumpfish clingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Lumpfish clingfish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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