Tomicodon zebra (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
Zebra clingfish
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  6 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Mexico, including the Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-7
Biology:  Occurs in rocky areas (Ref. 37955). Feeds mainly on barnacles and small crustaceans (Ref. 37955).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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