Fin's Fish Guide
The Marbled clingfish (Gobiesox marmoratus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The marbled clingfish is a small clingfish from the eastern Pacific, off the coast of Chile and Peru. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a flattened, brown-marbled body and a ventral sucking disc, formed from the pelvic fins, with which it clings firmly to stones in the turbulent intertidal zone. This keeps it in place amid the surf while it grazes small crustaceans and algae. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Marbled clingfish?
The Marbled clingfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Flattened body with a ventral sucker; intertidal zone dweller
Where does the Marbled clingfish live?
The Marbled clingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific
How big does the Marbled clingfish get?
The Marbled clingfish grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Marbled clingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Marbled 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.
Is the Marbled clingfish edible?
The Marbled clingfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gobiesox
More from the family Gobiesocidae
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