Bravo clinid (Labrisomus dendriticus)

Scientific name: Labrisomus dendriticus Reid, 1935

The Bravo clinid (Labrisomus dendriticus) is a marine fish of the family Labrisomidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, the Galapagos and Malpelo islands.

Biology

Occurs in a wide range of habitats, from boulder strewn slopes and reefs to ledges and undercuts along wall faces. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. Males are territorial. During the spawning season, the males often engage in aggressive activity with other males of the same species.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Labrisomus dendriticus
Family
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
13.0
Depth range
1–23 m (3–75 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 23 m, usually 6 - 18 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: the Galapagos and Malpelo islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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