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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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||