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The Eastern Clingfish (Cochleoceps orientalis) is a small fish species that belongs to the Gobiesocidae family. It is distributed along the east coast of Australia, covering the waters of Qld, all of NSW and eastern Victoria. They can be found at varying depths ranging from 3 – 40 metres and can be found in a variety of habitats including sponge gardens, kelp forests and coastal reefs. They have been known to attach themselves to the hands and masks of scuba divers if the diver waits patiently next to them. Adults will deposit their eggs on kelp or sea tulips and the male will guard the eggs whilst the female can be generally found near by. The Eastern Clingfish grows to a maximum size of 55cm.
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