Gillichthys mirabilis — Overview

Long-jawed Mudsucker learn more about names for this taxon

IUCN threat status:

Least Concern (LC)

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Biology

Inhabits tidal flats, bays and coastal sloughs. Prefers mud bottom in shallow water. Non-emerging air-breather (Ref. 31184). Oviparous (Ref. 56079). Males guard the eggs which are found attached to the walls of brood chamber (Ref. 56079).

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