Orange clingfish

The orange clingfish (Diplocrepis puniceus) is a clingfish, the only species in the genus Diplocrepis. It is found all around New Zealand from low water to about 5 m (20 ft), on rocky coastlines. This species grows to a length of 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) SL. It is the only member of its genus, and the only species in the subfamily Diplocrepinae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Orange clingfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Trachelochismus pinnulatus
• Trachelochismus melobesia
• Sicyases sanguineus
• Chorisochismus dentex

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Blenniiformes

Family

Gobiesocidae

Genus

Diplocrepis

Species

Diplocrepis puniceus

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