Tomicodon humeralis (Gilbert, 1890)
Sonora clingfish
Tomicodon humeralis
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 6-7. Distinct diagonal stripes on sides of body (Ref. 42103).
Biology:  Inhabits the rocky intertidal zone (Ref. 11482). May remain out of water under rocks or seaweeds (Ref. 31184). Feeds on barnacles, limpets and small crustaceans (Ref. 37955). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). Resistant to extreme temperatures (Ref. 37955).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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