Cocos Stream Clingfish
📖 Overview
Cocos Stream Clingfish (Gobiesox fulvus), first described by Meek, 1907 is a small fish in the family Gobiesocidae (order Gobiesociformes). Adults typically reach 9.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cocos Stream Clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cocos Stream Clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical Central America: Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cocos Stream Clingfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Chupapiedras · Guarasapo · Guarasapo de Cocos |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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