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Clinus nematopterus Günther, 1861 Chinese klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 13 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: endemic to southern Africa. The 'Sea of China' locality for the type species is an error. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 31-34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-23. Light in color with broad orange crossbars. | |||
| Biology: | Carnivorous; feeds on other fishes (Ref. 94105). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||