Mya's klipfish
📖 Overview
Mya's klipfish (Pavoclinus myae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 3 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 27 - 30; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3 - 5; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 19. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mya's klipfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 3 m . Subtropical Southeast Atlantic: north of East London to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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