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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Peacock klipfish

Pavoclinus pavo Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908
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Max Length
15 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Pavoclinus pavo
Authority
Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
15 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 30 - 36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 4; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Color depends on the weed in which it is found; often with pearly spots on body; preserved specimens uniform yellow in color .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peacock klipfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Peacock klipfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Peacock klipfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 27°S - 35°S Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to the Kei River, 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
15cm
Dorsal Spines
33
Dorsal Rays
3
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
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908

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