Clinus latipennis Valenciennes, 1836
False Bay klipfish
Clinus latipennis
photo by SFSA

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Table Bay to Cape Agulhas in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 33-36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-26
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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