Crinoid Clingfish (species: Discotrema crinophila) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Discotrema crinophila
Crinoid Clingfish


©Alexander Vasenin: Crinoid Clingfish (Discotrema crinophila)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Gobiesocidae
Genus Discotrema
Species Discotrema crinophila

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Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

Their colour patterns match their host crinoids.

Size

  • Up to 5 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 8 m to 20 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in protected coastal reefs from shallow reef flats to about 20 m depth along slopes and walls. Found among arms of crinoids (FishBase).

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