VU

Clipperton Fanged-blenny

Ophioblennius clippertonensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Ophioblennius clippertonensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range, being endemic only to Clipperton Island in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from invasive species, particularly introduced pigs that damage coastal vegetation and increase erosion. Climate change poses additional risks through ocean warming and acidification, which can affect the coral reef ecosystems this blenny depends upon for shelter and feeding.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic blenny inhabits shallow coral reefs and rocky intertidal zones around Clipperton Island, typically found in crevices and among coral formations in depths up to 10 meters. The species depends on healthy coral reef ecosystems that provide both shelter and abundant invertebrate prey in the warm tropical waters of the eastern Pacific.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Clipperton Fanged-blenny classified as Vulnerable?
Clipperton Fanged-blenny is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ophioblennius clippertonensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range, being endemic only to Clipperton Island in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from invasive species, particularly introduced pigs that damage coastal vegetation and increase erosion. Climate change poses additional risks through ocean warming and acidification, which can affect the coral reef ecosystems this blenny depends upon for shelter and feeding.
Where does Clipperton Fanged-blenny live?
Clipperton Fanged-blenny occurs in France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Clipperton Fanged-blenny?
The main threats to Clipperton Fanged-blenny 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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