Tomicodon boehlkei Briggs, 1955
Cortez clingfish
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


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