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Gobiesox rhessodon Smith, 1881 California clingfish |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 11 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Pismo Beach in central California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 9-10; Vertebrae: 28-29. Branchiostegal rays: 6 (Ref. 36496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in intertidal and shallow subtidal areas (Ref. 36496). Oviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36496). Eggs are attached under rocks and cobble and guarded by a parent (Ref. 36496). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||