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Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish

Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish

Gouania adriatica

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
4.139999866485596 cm
Family

About

The Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish (Gouania adriatica) is a very small saltwater fish measuring just over 4 cm in length. It inhabits rocky shores and uses a ventral adhesive disc to cling to substrates in the Adriatic Sea.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 4.139999866485596 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Order Gobiesociformes (Clingfishes)
Family Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes)
Species Gouania adriatica

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish get?
Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish can grow up to 4.139999866485596 cm long.
What family does Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish belong to?
Adriatic blunt-snouted clingfish (Gouania adriatica) belongs to the family Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes) in the order Gobiesociformes (Clingfishes).

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