Northern Clingfish
Gobiesox maeandricus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,884
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The northern clingfish (Gobiesox maeandricus) is a small marine species that inhabits the intertidal zone of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is a member of the Gobiesocidae family, a group of ray-finned fishes known for their specialized suction discs, which allow them to cling to rocks and other substrates in dynamic tidal environments.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Northern clingfish”.