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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Green clingfish

Cochleoceps viridis Hutchins, 1991
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Green clingfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Cochleoceps viridis
Authority
Hutchins, 1991
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4 - 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. Green with many closely packed very small brown to yellowish brown spots which form longitudinal lines and short cross bars on head and body . Caudal fin rounded .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Green clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Green clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Green clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Indian Ocean: southwestern coast of Western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
5cm
Dorsal Rays
5
Anal Rays
5
Vertebrae
33

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Hutchins, 1991

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