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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Doubleline clingfish

Rhinolepadichthys lineatus Briggs, 1966
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
5–25 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Lives on the crinoidsLamprometra klunzingeri and Capillaster multiradiata and feeds on the pinnulae of its hosts . Often swims about openly when feeding or simply moving about where there are a lot of crinoids .

Scientific Name
Rhinolepadichthys lineatus
Authority
Briggs, 1966
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.5 cm
Depth Range
5–25 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Rhinolepadichthys
Rhinolepadichthys
Species
Doubleline clingfish
Rhinolepadichthys lineatus

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Reddish brown with 2 bright yellow lines.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Doubleline clingfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Doubleline clingfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 25 m . Tropical West Pacific: widespread in tropical waters.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.35
Food Items

the pinnulae of its hosts (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Rays
9

🌡️ 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
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Briggs, 1966

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