Bearded klipfish
📖 Overview
Bearded klipfish (Pavoclinus mentalis), first described by Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908 is a medium-sized fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 27 - 43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 27 - 32. Color varies from maroon to green depending on the weed it inhabits; juveniles with silver patches on sides .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bearded klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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