Sonora clingfish
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Inhabits the rocky intertidal zone . May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds . Feeds on barnacles, limpets and small crustaceans . Breathes air when out of water . Resistant to extreme temperatures .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. Distinct diagonal stripes on sides of body .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sonora clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Sonora clingfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Sonora clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
barnacles, limpets and small crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sonora clingfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | chupapiedra de Sonora · chupapiedras de Sonora · Pejesapo de Sonora |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobiesox humeralis | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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