Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to East London, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 46-50; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 33-37. Red or brown in color; large black blotch below 1st 3 dorsal spines; black dots around eye and on body (Ref. 5496). Juveniles black with red margins to dorsal, anal and caudal fins; small juveniles purple-black with a white caudal fin (Ref. 5496). |
Biology: |
Found in pools and subtidal areas. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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