Gibbonsia montereyensis, commonly known as the crevice kelpfish, is a species of blenny. It is found in coastal waters from British Columbia to Baja California. This species inhabits rocky, algae-covered areas on exposed coasts, particularly where seagrass and algal growth are abundant. G. montereyensis often exhibits coloration that matches its environment.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crevice Kelpfish 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
- Gibbonsia metzi
- Ericentrus rubrus
- Gibbonsia elegans
- Pavoclinus caeruleopunctatus
- Heteroclinus roseus
- Clinitrachus argentatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Clinidae
- Genus
- Gibbonsia
- Species
- Gibbonsia montereyensis
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