2,243 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Clingfish
Gobiesox maeandricus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Gobiesocidae ›Genus: Gobiesox
About
The Northern Clingfish (Gobiesox maeandricus) is a species of saltwater fish. It is a member of the Gobiesocidae family of order Gobiesociformes. It is native to the Pacific coast of North America. It is commonly found in the intertidal zone clinging to the underside of rocks by small hairs akin to those on a gecko's feet on the basal portions of the pelvic and pectoral fins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Clingfish is Gobiesox maeandricus.
- Northern Clingfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Clingfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Clingfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Northern Clingfish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Northern Clingfish belongs to the family Gobiesocidae.
- Northern Clingfish belongs to the genus Gobiesox.