The Two-spotted clingfish (Diplecogaster bimaculata) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The two-spotted clingfish is a very small, flattened clingfish of the family Gobiesocidae reaching about 6 cm. Like other clingfishes the pelvic fins are fused into a powerful sucking disc, with which the fish anchors itself under stones and shells, even in the surf. The red-brown body is variably coloured; characteristically the male bears two conspicuous, often purple-blue rimmed spots behind the head, from which the species takes its name. It lives hidden under stones, shells and among gravel of shallow to moderate water of the north-eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. There it searches for very small crustaceans and invertebrates. The eggs are laid under a stone or shell and guarded. Because of its minuscule size it is rarely noticed.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Two-spotted clingfish?
The Two-spotted clingfish has an irregular in shape body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Two-spotted clingfish live?
The Two-spotted clingfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Two-spotted clingfish get?
The Two-spotted clingfish grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Two-spotted clingfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Two-spotted clingfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Two-spotted clingfish edible?
The Two-spotted clingfish is not usually eaten.
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