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Tomicodon petersii (Garman, 1875) Peter's clingfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Elongate, blackish spots usually on sides of posterior half of body (Ref. 42103). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||