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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Minor clingfish

Lepadicyathus minor Briggs, 1955
Max Length
2.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
0–4 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Lepadicyathus minor
Authority
Briggs, 1955
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.5 cm
Depth Range
0–4 m
Latitude
23°S – 16°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
16.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Lepadicyathus
Lepadicyathus
Species
Minor clingfish
Lepadicyathus minor

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8. Blunt knobs on 2nd gill arch; upper attachment of gill membrane opposite 12th - 15th P ray. Disc length 5.1 - 5.3 in SL.: elongated; Cross section: circular.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Minor clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Minor clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 4 m . Tropical; 16°N - 23°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.1±0.2

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
2.5cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ 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
16.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
16°N – 23°S
Described By
Briggs, 1955

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