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Alabes dorsalis (Richardson, 1845) Common shore-eel |
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photo by
Groeneveld, R. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from southern Western Australia to southern Queensland, including Tasmania. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Rays (7-8) present only in caudal fin. Pelvic fins tiny and vestigial sucking disk present. Color variable, from brown to green to orange, often bright; with or without spots or ocelli in series along sides. | |||
| Biology: | Intertidal and up to 10 m depth (Ref. 9002); found under rocks (Ref. 9002) and, reef and weed areas (Ref. 33839, 56640). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||