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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Northern Clingfish 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
- Gobiesox rhessodon
- Trachelochismus pinnulatus
- Liparis atlanticus
- Sicyases sanguineus
- Gobiesox strumosus
- Liparis adiastolus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Gobiesocidae
- Genus
- Gobiesox
- Species
- Gobiesox maeandricus
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