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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Cerise dottyback

Chlidichthys johnvoelckeri Smith, 1953
Max Length
6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
20–75 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Cerise dottyback (Chlidichthys johnvoelckeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pseudochromidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 75 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.

Scientific Name
Chlidichthys johnvoelckeri
Authority
Smith, 1953
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6 cm
Depth Range
20–75 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22 - 23; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cerise dottyback is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 75 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Tanzania and Mozambique.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
6cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
23
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Smith, 1953

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