two-spotted clingfish
| Scientific name | Diplecogaster bimaculata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bonnaterre |
| Year of description | 1788 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiesocidae |
| Genus | Diplecogaster |
Introduction
Diplecogaster bimaculata, commonly known as two-spotted clingfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Longevity3 year
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Patternmottling
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Average size4 cm
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Maximum size6 cm
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Longevity3 year
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the two-spotted clingfish ?
The two-spotted clingfish measures between 4 and 6 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The two-spotted clingfish is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The two-spotted clingfish is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature9 - 13 °C
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Depth2 - 200 m
Biotope presentation
The two-spotted clingfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 200m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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