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False Bay Klipfish

Clinus latipennis

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Clinus latipennis faces severe pressure from coastal development and marine pollution along South Africa's temperate coastline. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from urban expansion, port activities, and industrial discharge. Climate change-induced shifts in ocean temperature and currents threaten the delicate intertidal ecosystems this endemic klipfish depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic South African klipfish inhabits rocky intertidal pools and shallow subtidal reefs along the temperate coastline. It prefers areas with complex rock formations that provide shelter and feeding opportunities in the wave-exposed zones.

MARINE· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is False Bay Klipfish classified as Endangered?
False Bay Klipfish is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Clinus latipennis faces severe pressure from coastal development and marine pollution along South Africa's temperate coastline. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat degradation from urban expansion, port activities, and industrial discharge. Climate change-induced shifts in ocean temperature and currents threaten the delicate intertidal ecosystems this endemic klipfish depends upon for survival.
Where does False Bay Klipfish live?
False Bay Klipfish occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to False Bay Klipfish?
The main threats to False Bay Klipfish are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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