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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Slinky klipfish

Pavoclinus litorafontis Penrith, 1965
Max Length
21 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Slinky klipfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Pavoclinus litorafontis
Authority
Penrith, 1965
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
21 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 29 - 32; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Slinky klipfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Slinky klipfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Slinky klipfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: False Bay, South Africa.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.53

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00501 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
21cm
Dorsal Spines
31
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
22

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2010

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Penrith, 1965

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