Arcos decoris Briggs, 1969
Elegant clingfish
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), subfamily: Gobiesocinae
Max. size:  2.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky shores. Feeds on zooplankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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