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Clinus rotundifrons, Kelp Klipfish
Assessment by: Holleman, W., Williams, J.T. & Clements, K.D.
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Taxonomy
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Animalia
Chordata
Actinopterygii
Perciformes
Clinidae
Taxon Name: Clinus rotundifrons Barnard, 1937
Synonym(s):
• Gynutoclinus rotundifrons (Barnard, 1937)
Common Name(s):
• English:
Kelp Klipfish
Taxonomic Source(s):
Eschmeyer, W.N. (ed.). 2014. Catalog of Fishes. Updated 27 August 2014. Available at:
http://researcharchive.calacademy.org/research/ichthyology/catalog/fishcatmain.asp. (Accessed: 27
August 2014).
Assessment Information
Red List Category & Criteria:
Least Concern ver 3.1
Year Published:
2014
Date Assessed:
May 3, 2010
Justification:
Gynutoclinus rotundifrons is only known from Namibia and South Africa, and is considered uncommon.
Although there is no population trend available, there are no known threats to this species. Moreover,
its distribution overlaps with marine reserves in parts of its range. It is listed as Least Concern.
Geographic Range
Range Description:
Clinus rotundifrons is only known from Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to Cape Point, South Africa.
Country Occurrence:
Native: Namibia; South Africa
FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Native: Atlantic - southeast
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Distribution Map
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Population
Gynutoclinus rotundifrons is uncommon. There is no other population information available.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information)
Gynutoclinus rotundifrons is a demersal species often found in subtidal kelp beds to depths of 8 m.
Adult individuals can reach sizes over 10 cm. It feeds on small crustaceans such as amphipods, isopods,
and crabs (Wilson 2009).
Systems: Marine
Threats
There are no known threats to this species.
Conservation Actions (see Appendix for additional information)
There are no species-specific conservation measures in place for this species. Its distribution overlaps
with some marine protected areas in parts of its range.
Credits
Assessor(s):
Holleman, W., Williams, J.T. & Clements, K.D.
Reviewer(s):
Comeros-Raynal, M., Polidoro, B. & Carpenter, K.E.
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identification field guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of Namibia. FAO, Rome.
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Wilson, S.K. 2009. Diversity in the Diet and Feeding Habits of Blennie.In: R.A. Patzner, E.J. Gonclaves, P.A.
Hastings, and B.G. Kapoor (eds), pp. 139-162. Science Publisher, Enfield, N.H.
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Citation
Holleman, W., Williams, J.T. & Clements, K.D. 2014. Clinus rotundifrons. The IUCN Red List of Threatened
Species 2014: e.T178976A1554613. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.20143.RLTS.T178976A1554613.en
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Appendix
Habitats
(http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)
Habitat
Season
Suitability
Major
Importance?
9. Marine Neritic -> 9.7. Marine Neritic - Macroalgal/Kelp
-
Suitable
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Conservation Actions in Place
(http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)
Conservation Actions in Place
In-Place Land/Water Protection and Management
Conservation sites identified: Yes, over entire range
Occur in at least one PA: Yes
Research Needed
(http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes)
Research Needed
1. Research -> 1.2. Population size, distribution & trends
1. Research -> 1.3. Life history & ecology
Additional Data Fields
Distribution
Lower depth limit (m): 8
Upper depth limit (m): 0
Population
Population severely fragmented: No
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