Northern clingfish
(Gobiesox maeandricus)
Image source: Liam Hopkins | inaturalist.org
General data
Scientific names:
Northern clingfish
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climates:
Subtropical, Temperate, Subpolar
Native to coast of:
North America
Distribution:
Pacific Ocean
The northern clingfish (Gobiesox maeandricus) is a species of saltwater fish. It is a member of the family Gobiesocidae of order Gobiesociformes.
It is native to the Pacific coast of North America from Baja California north to Revillagigedo Island Alaska.
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.
