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Cochleoceps bicolor Hutchins, 1991 Western cleaner-clingfish |
| Family: | Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Cheilobranchinae | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 5-6. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 9002). Yellow to orange, densely covered with dark to bright red spots, usually very red in deep water (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Usually found among sponges and ascidians (Ref. 9002). Cleans other fishes, probably feeding on small parasites (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||