Alticus kirkii (Günther, 1868)

Kirk's blenny

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Blenniidae
Synonyms	Salarias kirkii, Lophalticus kirkii magnusi, Alticus kirkii magnusi, ... more
Common names	Kirks klatreslimfisk, 柯克氏跳弹鳚, 柯克氏跳彈鳚, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. 1995. (Ref. 11441)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Williams, Jeffrey T. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 11.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 11441)

Environment

Demersal; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical

Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Reunion (Ref. 53568) to India, including the Persian Gulf (Ref. 11441). Also in the Red Sea if Lophalticus kirkii magnusi is a junior synonym (Ref. 57563).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 22; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28. Its subspecies Lophalticus kirkii magnusi is morphologically different from its nominal subspecies in having a rounded dorsal flap over the neck (vs. triangular and pointed) (Ref. 57563).

Found in the intertidal zone of exposed rocky shores, often out of the water (Ref. 11441). Actively shuttles back and forth between rock pools and air (skipper) (Ref. 31184). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Garilao, Cristina V.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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