The bifid clingfish (Diplecogaster bimaculata) is a small, cryptic marine fish found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, known for its modified pelvic fins that form a suction disc, allowing it to adhere to rocks and other surfaces. This species is not a major target of commercial fisheries due to its diminutive size and secretive habits, but it may be incidentally caught in small-scale artisanal fisheries, especially in countries bordering the Mediterranean such as Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. In these regions, the bifid clingfish is sometimes collected for scientific research or the aquarium trade rather than as a food resource. Overall, the fishing industry for this species is minimal and largely unregulated, with no significant commercial harvest reported, making it a minor bycatch species rather than a targeted fishery product.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.