Clinus cottoides explained

Clinus cottoides, the bluntnose klipfish, is a species of clinid that occurs in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean around South Africa where it is a denizen of tide pools. This species can reach a maximum length of 15cm (06inches) TL. This species has a varied diet of benthic organisms including algae, crustaceans (isopods, amphipods, ostracods, copepods), mollusks (gastropods, chitons) and polychaete worms.[1] Comparing reproductive rates between males and females of the species, males tend to have a higher rate engaging in sexual activity. This results in a polygynandrous mating system.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.fishbase.org/TrophicEco/FoodItemsList.php?vstockcode=20597&genus=Clinus&species=cottoides Food items for Clinus cottoides
  2. Mating System, Reproductive Success, and Sexual Selection in Bluntnose Klipfishes (Clinus cottoides). Scheepers. Martinus. 110. 3. 351–360. The Journal of Heredity. 2020-03-07. 30726981. 2019. 10.1093/jhered/esz008.