Gobiesox papillifer Gilbert, 1890
Bearded clingfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  5.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: San Pedro in southern California, USA to Panama Bay; one record north of Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in intertidal areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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