Snaky klipfish
📖 Overview
Snaky klipfish (Blennophis anguillaris), first described by Valenciennes, 1836 is a medium-sized fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 46 - 50; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 4; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 33 - 37. Red or brown in color; large black blotch below 1st 3 dorsal spines; black dots around eye and on body . Juveniles black with red margins to dorsal, anal and caudal fins; small juveniles purple-black with a white caudal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Snaky klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 27°S - 35°S Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to East London, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Snaky Klipfish |
| 🌍AFR | Klipvis |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius rubescens | Lichtenstein | 1823 | Synonym |
| Blennophis rubellus | Lichtenstein | 1823 | Synonym |
| Blennophis rubescens | Lichtenstein | 1823 | Synonym |
| Clinus anguillaris | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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