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Marine Species: Apodichthys fucorum
Jordan & Gilbert, 1880
Taxonomy Structure
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Pholidae |
| Genus: | Apodichthys |
| Species: | Apodichthys fucorum |
Species Data:
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| Common Name: | Rockweed gunnel |
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| Description: | Dorsal fin composed of 83 to 84 spines, anal fin with 1 spine and 32-38 soft rays. Pectoral fins very small and rounded caudal fin. It feeds on small crustaceans and mollusks. |
| Habitat: | Inhabitant of the intertidal, found in rocks that have algae tidal pools and coastal areas. Occurs at depths up to 9 meters. |
| Color: | Mostly uniform color, ranging from bright green to reddish or brownish, depending on the color of algae in which they live. Usually has a dark band below the eye. Sometimes has dark spots in a row in the middle of the sides. |
| Dimensions: | Up to 23 inches in total length |
| Geographical Distribution: | Eastern Pacific |
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