Eyestripe clingfish
📖 Overview
Eyestripe clingfish (Lepadichthys coccinotaenia) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiesocidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyestripe clingfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Tropical; - 31°S South Africa, and Madagascar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eyestripe Clingfish · Eyestripe Clingfsh · eyestripe klingfish |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ミナミウバウオ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Полосоглазый лепадихт |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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