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Blennioclinus stella Smith, 1946 Silverbubble klipfish |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean and Southeast Atlantic: Durban to Algoa Bay in South Africa; extends to Tsitsikamma National Park (Ref. 11228). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 24-28; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-21. Color ranges from green, brown, red and orange; mottled with silver 'bubble' (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in subtidal and intertidal areas. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||