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Cochleoceps orientalis
eastern cleaner-clingfish
The Eastern Cleaner-Clingfish, Cochleoceps orientalis, is yellow to orange with red spots and purple dashes. It has no scales, but is covered by a thick mucus. The Eastern Cleaner-Clingfish has a sucker on its underside with which it attaches to the rocks, kelp, sponges or ascidians. It doesn't often swim in open water. Cochleoceps orientalis cleans a range other fishes. Eggs are guarded by the male. |
| Distribution |
Endemic east coatof Australia, NSW and Vic |
| Max size |
55mm |
| Family |
Gobiesocidae - clingfishes |
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