Gobiesox woodsi (Schultz, 1944)
Woods' clingfish
Gobiesox woodsi
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  4.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton, algae, and benthic invertebrates.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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