The longjaw mudsucker (Gillichthys mirabilis) is a species of goby (family Gobiidae) found along the Pacific coast of California and Baja California. Known for its distinctive elongated jaws and robust body, this species can reach up to 21 centimetres (8 in) in length, making it one of the larger gobies in its habitat. Adapted to estuarine environments, the longjaw mudsucker has evolved to survive short periods out of water, utilizing tidal mudflats and sloughs as its primary habitat.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Longjaw Mudsucker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Gobiomorphus cotidianus
- Tridentiger bifasciatus
- Gobiomorphus breviceps
- Padogobius bonelli
- Acanthogobius flavimanus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Oxudercidae
- Genus
- Gillichthys
- Species
- Gillichthys mirabilis
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