Cape klipfish
📖 Overview
Cape klipfish (Clinus brevicristatus), first described by Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 12.00 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): 33 - 36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 21 - 24. Light grey with vermilion, deep red, brown or green crossbars.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cape klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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