False Bay klipfish
📖 Overview
False Bay klipfish (Clinus latipennis), first described by Valenciennes, 1836 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 Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 33 - 36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for False Bay klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: Table Bay to Cape Agulhas in South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | false bay klipfish |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmolophus latipennis | Valenciennes | 1836 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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