Bearded clingfish
📖 Overview
Bearded clingfish (Gobiesox papillifer), first described by Gilbert, 1890 is a small fish in the family Gobiesocidae (order Gobiesociformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Bearded clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bearded clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Central Pacific: San Pedro in southern California, USA to Panama Bay; one record north of Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bearded clingfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chupapiedra barbona · chupapiedras barbona · Pejesapo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulistius microspilus | Fowler | 1916 | Synonym |
| Gobiesox microspilus | Fowler | 1916 | Synonym |
| Gobiesox papillifer papillifer | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 24 records indexed .
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