Red Clingfish
NameRed Clingfish
Scientific NameLepadichthys erythraeus
Common NamesRed Clingfish, Erythraean Clingfish
FamilyGobiesocidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPygmy Gobies, Small Shrimp, Peaceful Invertebrates, Trimma Gobies, Eviota Gobies
Description
The Red Clingfish is a tiny, vibrantly colored marine fish known for its ability to cling to surfaces using a specialized ventral sucking disc. Often found camouflaged among crinoids or gorgonian corals, it is a cryptic inhabitant of Indo-Pacific reefs. Its striking red body and large, prominent eyes make it a unique subject for macro photography.
