Elongate sand klipfish
📖 Overview
Elongate sand klipfish (Cancelloxus longior) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 9.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 38 - 43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 15; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 51 - 57; Vertebrae: 73 - 75. Head short, depressed, length 5.1-6.7 SL; lower jaw projects prominently; dorsal fin low, even, with the origin 0.7-1.8 of a head length behind the head; pre-dorsal length 25-31% SL; origin of anal fin slightly in advance of the dorsal fin origin; with pre-anal length 25-29% SL; caudal vertebrae 56-57 .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elongate sand klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 10 m . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Elongate Sand Klipfish |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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