Cochleoceps viridis Hutchins, 1991
Green clingfish

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southwestern coast of Western Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 4-6; Vertebrae: 32-33. Green with many closely packed very small brown to yellowish brown spots which form longitudinal lines and short cross bars on head and body (Ref. 33839). Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 33839).
Biology:  Found on sheltered seagrass beds (Ref. 33839).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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