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Chorisochismus dentex (Pallas, 1769) Rocksucker |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Chorisochisminae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Namibia (Ref. 27121), and from Port Nolloth to northern Natal in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-7 | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on sea urchins and limpets (Ref. 6614). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||