Gillichthys
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Gillichthys mirabilis |
Gillichthys is a genus of gobies also known as "mudsuckers".
The two species are native to the coasts of Baja California and southern California.
The name of the genus literally means "Gill's fish", in honor of ichthyologist and goby specialist Theodore Gill.
[edit] References
- Gillichthys (TSN 171966). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 6 June 2006.
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