Crevice kelpfish
📖 Overview
Crevice kelpfish (Gibbonsia montereyensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, 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 spines (total): 34 - 36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 28; Vertebrae: 49 - 51. Caudal rounded . Color variable with several phases, reddish, green, dark and silver bars, which intermix freely; there is usually a strong dark ocellus above the lateral line canal behind the pectoral fin and there may be additionally several series of dark spots of various intensities; fins weakly pigmented at bases, anal and pectorals most so; head often with pigment bars radiating from eye .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crevice kelpfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Crevice kelpfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 21 m . Subtropical; 51°N - 27°N, 129°W - 114°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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