The Rock Gunnel is an elongated fish with a smooth, eel-like body and a mottled coloration that helps it blend into rocky environments. Notably, it can breathe through its skin when out of water for short periods.
Habitat
Rocky shores and tidal pools
Diet
Small crustaceans and mollusks
How common
Common
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