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Clingfish Collection

The world beneath the waves is home to a diverse array of fascinating creatures, and among them are the clingfish

Background imageClingfish Collection: Two-spotted clingfish, Diplecogaster bimaculata bimaculata

Two-spotted clingfish, Diplecogaster bimaculata bimaculata (Bimaculated sucker, Cyclopterus bimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageClingfish Collection: Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster). Channel Islands, UK, April

Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster). Channel Islands, UK, April

Background imageClingfish Collection: Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin

Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageClingfish Collection: Broad-Finned, Tail-Spotted, and One-Spotted Goby

Broad-Finned, Tail-Spotted, and One-Spotted Goby
Yellow Clown Goby (Gobiodon okinawae), Little (possibly Shrimp) Goby (old name: Gobius minutus), and Two-Spotted Goby (Gobiusculus flavescens). Date: 1863

Background imageClingfish Collection: Indian murrel, Channa punctata, and clingfish

Indian murrel, Channa punctata, and clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogaster.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

Background imageClingfish Collection: Snailfish, Cyclogasterus liparis, and clingfish

Snailfish, Cyclogasterus liparis, and clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogaster.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Background imageClingfish Collection: Picture No. 11676348

Picture No. 11676348
Shore Clingfish / Cornish Lumpsucker (composite image) Date:

Background imageClingfish Collection: Picture No. 11676335

Picture No. 11676335
Shore Clingfish / Cornish Lumpsucker (composite image) Date:

Background imageClingfish Collection: Clingfish on crinoid, Australia

Clingfish on crinoid, Australia

Background imageClingfish Collection: Picture No. 10891560

Picture No. 10891560
Shore Clingfish / Cornish Sucker - on a stone in a rock pool (Lepadogaster lepadogaster) Date:

Background imageClingfish Collection: Small-headed Clingfish (Apletodon dentatus) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England

Small-headed Clingfish (Apletodon dentatus) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March (captive)

Background imageClingfish Collection: Clingfish (Gobiesocidae sp. ) egg mass under rock, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England

Clingfish (Gobiesocidae sp. ) egg mass under rock, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March
Clingfish (Gobiesocidae sp.) egg mass under rock, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March

Background imageClingfish Collection: Connemara Clingfish (Lepadogaster candollei) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England

Connemara Clingfish (Lepadogaster candollei) adult, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, March (captive)

Background imageClingfish Collection: Urchin Clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) adult, sheltering in Black Longspine Sea Urchin

Urchin Clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) adult, sheltering in Black Longspine Sea Urchin (Diadema setosum), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageClingfish Collection: Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster purpurea) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Sennon Cove, Cornwall

Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster purpurea) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, November

Background imageClingfish Collection: Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster) adult, close-up of head, in rockpool, Falmouth

Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster) adult, close-up of head, in rockpool, Falmouth, Cornwall, England, March

Background imageClingfish Collection: Fishes: Gobiesociformes Gobiesocidae, Shore clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster), illustration

Fishes: Gobiesociformes Gobiesocidae, Shore clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Gobiesociformes - Gobiesocidae - Shore clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster), illustration

Background imageClingfish Collection: An urchin clingfish in Indonesia

An urchin clingfish in Indonesia
An unusual urchin clingfish, Diademichthys lineatus, swimming in front of sea fan. Photographed at Temornadofa West, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Background imageClingfish Collection: Trachelochismus pinnulatus, lumpfish

Trachelochismus pinnulatus, lumpfish
Ff. 248. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background imageClingfish Collection: Gobiesox marmoratus

Gobiesox marmoratus
Fish collected by Charles Darwin in South American and Tahitian waters from his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Background imageClingfish Collection: Gobiesox poecilophthalmos, clingfish

Gobiesox poecilophthalmos, clingfish
Clingfish (Gobiesox poecilophthalmos) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Background imageClingfish Collection: Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with feather starfish where they receive

Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with feather starfish where they receive shelter
VT-8767 Crinoid Clingfish - they have a symbiotic relationship with featherstar where they receive shelter and a steady supply of food as it filters through the stars arms Great Barrier Reef

Background imageClingfish Collection: Tasmanian clingfish guarding eggs inside an old razor shell

Tasmanian clingfish guarding eggs inside an old razor shell
AUS-1507 Tasmanian clingfish guarding eggs inside an old razor shell. Port Hughes, South Australia Aspasmogaster tasmaniensis John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for


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The world beneath the waves is home to a diverse array of fascinating creatures, and among them are the clingfish. These small but remarkable fish have captured the attention of marine enthusiasts around the globe. One such species is the Two-spotted clingfish, scientifically known as Diplecogaster bimaculata bimaculata. Found in abundance along the shores, these tiny creatures display two distinct spots on their bodies, adding a touch of elegance to their appearance. Venturing across to the Channel Islands in April, we encounter another captivating species - the Shore Clingfish (Lepadogaster lepadogaster). With its ability to adhere tightly to various surfaces using modified pelvic fins, this resilient creature navigates through rocky crevices with ease. Traveling further eastward brings us to North Sulawesi in Indonesia where an extraordinary partnership unfolds. The Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) forms a unique bond with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata). Living harmoniously amidst its spiky host's tentacles provides both protection and camouflage for this vibrant little fish. Intriguingly named Broad-Finned, Tail-Spotted, and One-Spotted Goby join forces with our beloved clingfish in an underwater symphony of colors and patterns. Their collective presence paints a mesmerizing picture that showcases nature's artistic prowess. Moving towards Indian waters reveals yet another intriguing association between Channa punctata or Indian murrel and clingfish. This unlikely duo proves that unity can be found even amongst contrasting species within aquatic ecosystems. Delving deeper into ocean depths unravels an enchanting sight - Snailfish (Cyclogasterus liparis) coexisting alongside our beloved clingfish. Together they navigate through mysterious underwater landscapes creating a spectacle worthy of admiration. A glance at historical illustrations reminds us that fascination with these peculiar creatures has long existed.