''Gibbonsia'' is a

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of clinids native to the eastern

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naturalist,

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and founder member of the

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, William P. Gibbons (1812-1897).

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus: * '' Gibbonsia elegans'' ( J. G. Cooper, 1864) (Spotted kelpfish) * '' Gibbonsia metzi'' C. L. Hubbs, 1927 (Striped kelpfish) * '' Gibbonsia montereyensis'' C. L. Hubbs, 1927 (Crevice kelpfish)

References

Clinidae Taxa named by James Graham Cooper {{Clinidae-stub