Tomicodon bidens Briggs, 1969
Bifid clingfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  2.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Panama.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 7-7. No humeral spot (Ref. 42103).
Biology:  Inhabits rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates (Ref. 11482).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 (B1ab(iii); D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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