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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Spaniblennius Clandestinus

Spaniblennius clandestinus Bath & Wirtz, 1989
Max Length
4.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Known only from one specimen but probably a shallow water species (Peter Wirtz, pers. comm. 05/05). Similar to its congeners, this species is oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .

Scientific Name
Spaniblennius clandestinus
Authority
Bath & Wirtz, 1989
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.6 cm
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
12.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Spaniblennius
Spaniblennius
Species
Spaniblennius Clandestinus
Spaniblennius clandestinus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spaniblennius Clandestinus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spaniblennius Clandestinus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: Cape Verde to Moçamedes, Angola.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00575 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
4.6cm

🌡️ 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
12.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bath & Wirtz, 1989

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