Aspasmogaster tasmaniensis (Günther, 1861)
Tasmanian clingfish

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Incertae sedis
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: west coast to Australia to Victoria and Tasmania.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-9. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 9002). Pelvic fins united into moderate-sized double sucking-disc, posterior half with fleshy margin (Ref. 9002). Color variable, pinkish to brownish or greenish, usually with distinct regular dark bands across head and back (Ref. 9002).
Biology:  Occurs in shallow coastal and rocky estuaries, often under rocks (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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