Sad klipfish
📖 Overview
Sad klipfish (Clinus acuminatus) 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 13 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): 30 - 34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 24. Light green in color, with crossbars or speckles; fins vermilion; dark ocellus on shoulder . Juveniles with black and white crossbars .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sad klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to west of Algoa Bay, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | sad klipfish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennius acuminatus | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Ophthalmolophus acuminatus | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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