Madeira Clingfish [Cleantiella frederici]
Description
The Madeira Clingfish is a marine species that is endemic to Madeira Island. This species is found in rocky intertidal zones and is characterized by its small size, measuring up to 6 cm in length. It has a light brown body color with darker irregular bands. The Madeira Clingfish is known for its ability to cling to rocks using a suction disc made from its pelvic fins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Rockpool Isopods
Idoteidae
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| Genus |
Cleantiella
Cleantiella
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