Marlin Harms, California USA, California, USA
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The bullhead Synchirus gilli is found in kelp beds and algae fields in rather shallower water zones and was named after Theodore Nicholas Gill, an American fishologist
This species of fish, in addition to a golden brown, greenish to purple body coloration, is easily recognized by the two pectoral fins fused together on the ventral side, a bulbous protrusion of the lower lip, and an elongated, pointed snout.
The fish use the fused pectoral fins and ventral fins to hold onto kelp and algae, similar to the shield bellies.
Males have a much higher dorsal fin than females and are conspicuous for a silvery lateral stripe that runs across the entire body.
In addition to occurring in nearshore marine zones, the bullhead can also be found in muddy areas of rivers.
This species of fish, in addition to a golden brown, greenish to purple body coloration, is easily recognized by the two pectoral fins fused together on the ventral side, a bulbous protrusion of the lower lip, and an elongated, pointed snout.
The fish use the fused pectoral fins and ventral fins to hold onto kelp and algae, similar to the shield bellies.
Males have a much higher dorsal fin than females and are conspicuous for a silvery lateral stripe that runs across the entire body.
In addition to occurring in nearshore marine zones, the bullhead can also be found in muddy areas of rivers.
