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The Order Gobiesociformes contains just one single family of fish (Gobiesocidae) which contain up to 150 species of small clingfish.
Clingfish are just as the name suggests. They cling on to objects such as sea urchins, sea squirts, kelp, rocks and other fish. They are small, mostly less than 7cm in length, usually much smaller. They have dorsal fins that have evolved into suckers to enable them to cling to objects. Some are known to be able to change their colour to match their surroundings for added camouflage.
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In Australia there are about 11 recognised species, but in Sydney there a couple of species that I have ever seen. The Eastern Cleaner-Clingfish is the one I have spotted the most. They are a rare find in Sydney, even though they might be hanging around on most dives, but due to their size and camouflage it really depends on if you can spot them!
More information and pictures of these species are available in the page 'Clingfish'.
More information and pictures of these species are available in the page 'Clingfish'.
- Family Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes)
Pink Clingfish (Aspasmogaster costata)
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Eastern Clearner-Clingfish (Cochleoceps Orientalis)
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