Broad Clingfish, Creocele cardinalis (Ramsay, 1882)
Scientific name: Creocele cardinalis
Alternative name/s:
Cardinal Clingfish
Cardinal Clingfish
Identification
The Broad Clingfish has a broad flattened head. The species is normally a pale greenish colour with darker brown markings.
Habitat
Shallow inshore waters often intertidal areas, weedy areas and under jetties.
Distribution
The species is endemic to Australia, occurring from southern New South Wales to South Australia, including Tasmania.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
Distribution data sourced from the Atlas of Living Australia
References
- Gomon, M.F., Bray, D. & R.H. Kuiter (Eds). 2008. The Fishes of Australia's Southern Coast. Reed New Holland. Pp. 928.
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
- Hutchins, B. & R. Swainston. 1986. Sea Fishes of Southern Australia. Complete Field Guide for Anglers and Divers. Swainston Publishing. Pp. 180.