Chlidichthys rubiceps
| Chlidichthys rubiceps | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae |
| Genus: | Chlidichthys |
| Species: | C. rubiceps |
| Binomial name | |
| Chlidichthys rubiceps Lubbock, 1975 | |
Chlidichthys rubiceps is a species of fish in the family Pseudochromidae.
Description
Chlidichthys rubiceps is a small-sized fish which grows up to approximately 3.9 cm (1.5 in).[2]
Distribution and habitat
Chlidichthys rubiceps is found in the Red Sea.[2] It is typically found in coral reefs, and in general occupies shallow waters where it stays near crevices or rubble for protection.[1] It feeds on small invertebrates like crustaceans.[1] It is listed as harmless to humans on the IUCN Red List.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Smith-Vaniz, W.F.; Jiddawi, N.; Carpenter, K.E.; Borsa, P.; Obota, C.; Yahya, S. (2018). "Chlidichthys rubiceps". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018 e.T123482346A123495057. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T123482346A123495057.en. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- 1 2 Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Chlidichthys rubiceps". FishBase. February 2015 version.
- Goren, M. and M. Dor (1994). An updated checklist of the fishes of the Red Sea (CLOFRES II). Jerusalem, Israel: The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities.