Fin's Fish Guide
The Zebra clingfish (Tomicodon zebra) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The zebra clingfish is a clingfish (Gobiesocidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species is small and has a flattened, scaleless body with dark crossbars, to which the name refers, and a powerful sucking disc on the belly formed from the pelvic fins. With it she clings to stones in the turbulent intertidal zone. On the bottom it feeds mainly on barnacles and small crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Zebra clingfish?
The Zebra clingfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Narrow dark vertical bars and a ventral sucker to cling to rocks; eats barnacles.
Where does the Zebra clingfish live?
The Zebra clingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; rocky intertidal zone.
How big does the Zebra clingfish get?
The Zebra clingfish grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Zebra clingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Zebra clingfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Zebra clingfish edible?
The Zebra clingfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Tomicodon
More from the family Gobiesocidae
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