Allen's clingfish
📖 Overview
Allen's clingfish (Flabellicauda alleni) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 12 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: D 12-15 (modally 13); A 10-13 (11, rarely 10); upper end of gill opening level with base of 12th to 14th pectoral-fin ray in lateral view; gill rakers on first to third arches 5-8 (6, rarely 5), 6-8 (6), and 6-8 (7), respectively; head sensory canal pores relatively developed, including usually 2 nasal, 2 lacrimal, and 2 postorbital pores; disc region A without papillae at center; body black with white stripes .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Allen's clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Allen's clingfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Allen's clingfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 12 m . Tropical West Pacific: Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Palau, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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