The Slender clingfish (Rimicola eigenmanni) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The slender clingfish is a small clingfish (Gobiesocidae) from coastal waters of the eastern Pacific, off California. The species grows to about 4 cm and has an elongate, greenish to brownish, scaleless body and a sucker disc on the belly, formed from the pelvic fins, with which it clings on. It lives among weed and seagrass, often in kelp forests, and snaps at small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender clingfish?
The Slender clingfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Slender clingfish live?
The Slender clingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Slender clingfish get?
The Slender clingfish grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Slender clingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender clingfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Rimicola
More from the family Gobiesocidae
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