California Clingfish
Gobiesox rhessodon
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–11 m
- Max size: 6.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny clingfish of California tide pools and shallow rocks, it grips bare stone with a sucker formed from its fused pelvic fins. Parents tuck their eggs beneath rocks and cobble and stand guard until the planktonic larvae hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiesociformes › Gobiesocidae › Gobiesox
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275679.
FAQ
- How deep does the California Clingfish live?
- The California Clingfish (Gobiesox rhessodon) is typically found at 0–11 m.
- Is the California Clingfish dangerous to divers?
- The California Clingfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the California Clingfish get?
- The California Clingfish grows to about 6.4 cm.