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Apodichthys fucorum Jordan & Gilbert, 1880
Rockweed Gunnel
Family: Pholidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Brian Klinkenberg     (Photo ID #7599)

Map

Source: Distribution of Apodichthys fucorum as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 83 - 84; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 32 - 38. Caudal rounded. Pectorals small.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850).

Biology

Species Biology

Intertidal (Ref. 31184), commonly found in rockweed (Fucus) masses, in tide pools and inshore areas. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweed (Ref. 31184). Feeds on small crustaceans and mollusks. Breathes air (Ref. 31184) and can stay out of water for 5-20 hours if kept moist (Ref. 51276). demersal; marine; depth range ? - 9 m (Ref. 2850). Subtropical

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850).

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Banks Island, British Columbia, Canada to Punta Escarpada, central Baja California, Mexico.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850).

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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