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Aspasmogaster costata (Ogilby, 1885) Eastern clingfish |
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photo by
Griffiths, S. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Incertae sedis | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New South Wales to Western Port, Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal soft rays: 6-8 | |||
| Biology: | Secretive, occurring under rocks, often behind sea urchins. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||