Barbelled klipfish
📖 Overview
Barbelled klipfish (Cirrhibarbis capensis) 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 36 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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): 37 - 44; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 26 - 34. Generally milky in color; cirri and fin edges generally vermilion; ocellus on shoulder .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Barbelled klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Barbelled klipfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Barbelled klipfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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