Eumicrotremus taranetzi Lumpsucker

This is a mature Eumicrotremus taranetzi lumpsucker. From this angle, the disk that comprises the fish's modified pelvic fins is visible. This is the sucker that lumpsuckers use to adhere to rocks and other surfaces.

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This is a mature Eumicrotremus taranetzi lumpsucker. From this angle, the disk that comprises the fish's modified pelvic fins is visible. This is the sucker that lumpsuckers use to adhere to rocks and other surfaces.