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Tomicodon boehlkei Briggs, 1955 Cortez clingfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Elongate, blackish spots usually on sides of posterior half of body (Ref. 42103). | |||
| Biology: | Intertidal (Ref. 31184), found around large boulders and vertical outcrops. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||