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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Little clingfish

Parvicrepis parvipinnis Waite, 1906
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Parvicrepis parvipinnis
Authority
Waite, 1906
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
19.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Parvicrepis
Parvicrepis
Species
Little clingfish
Parvicrepis parvipinnis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3 - 5; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 4 - 6. Caudal fin rounded . Pelvic fins united into double-sucking-disc, posterior half with fleshy lobes . Various shades of green, from yellowish or brownish to dark green, usually with some darker spotting .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Little clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Little clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Little clingfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical west coast to north of Sydney, Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3cm
Dorsal Rays
4
Anal Rays
5

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
19.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Waite, 1906

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