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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Bolin's clingfish

Flabellicauda bolini Briggs, 1962
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
1–12 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Bolin's clingfish (Flabellicauda bolini) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3 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.

Scientific Name
Flabellicauda bolini
Authority
Briggs, 1962
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Depth Range
1–12 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
23.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Flabellicauda
Flabellicauda
Species
Bolin's clingfish
Flabellicauda bolini

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Anal spines: 10. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bolin's clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 12 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3cm
Dorsal Spines
12
Anal Spines
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
23.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Briggs, 1962

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