Cortez clingfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Intertidal , found around large boulders and vertical outcrops. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds . Breathes air when out of water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 7. Elongate, blackish spots usually on sides of posterior half of body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cortez clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Cortez clingfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Cortez clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cortez clingfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chupapiedra de Cortés · chupapiedras de Cortés · Pejesapo de Cortés |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomicodon boelkei | Briggs | 1955 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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