| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 25-28; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-18. Reddish, green or brown in color; dorsal and anal fin membranes with 9 and 6 transparent windows respectively (Ref. 5496). Juveniles reddish with silvery patches on sides (Ref. 5496). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits intertidal pools. Gravid females bloated. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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