Shore Clingfish
Lepadogaster lepadogaster
Shore Clingfish use their suction disc to attach firmly to rocks, even in strong currents. Their mottled colouration helps them blend in with algae and coralline encrustations. Around Lihou, a gentle search at low tide may reveal one tucked under a ledge, clinging upside down until the tide returns.
- Habitat: Shallow rocky shores, under stones or among seaweed, attaching with a sucker disc.
- When to See: Year-round
- Length: 5–8 cm