Bot River klipfish
📖 Overview
Bot River klipfish (Clinus spatulatus), first described by Bennett, 1983 is a medium-sized fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 17.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits brackish estuarine and coastal transition zones between freshwater and the sea. 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): 32 - 35; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 25. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bot River klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 34°S - 35°S Southeast Atlantic: Bot River and Kleinmond estuary in the southwestern Cape Province of South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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