The Deepwater clingfish (Matanui profundum) is a saltwater fish of the family Tripterygiidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The deepwater clingfish is a clingfish (Gobiesocidae) of deeper rocky and reef water around New Zealand in the southwest Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a scaleless, pear-shaped body with a flat head and a powerful sucker disc on the belly, formed from the pelvic fins, with which it clings to rocks. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among stones and crevices and snaps at small crustaceans and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Deepwater clingfish?
The Deepwater clingfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Deepwater clingfish live?
The Deepwater clingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Deepwater clingfish get?
The Deepwater clingfish grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Deepwater clingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Deepwater clingfish is harmless to humans.
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