Chinese klipfish
📖 Overview
Chinese klipfish (Clinus nematopterus), first described by Günther, 1861 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 13 to 50 metres. 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): 31 - 34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Light in color with broad orange crossbars.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chinese klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 13 - 50 m . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: endemic to southern Africa.
🌿 Ecology
other fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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