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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Flarenostril clingfish

Acyrtops amplicirrus Briggs, 1955
Max Length
1.9 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Flarenostril clingfish (Acyrtops amplicirrus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Acyrtops amplicirrus
Authority
Briggs, 1955
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
1.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Flarenostril clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Flarenostril clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Flarenostril clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Flarenostril clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00617 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
1.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Briggs, 1955

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