| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Inhambane, Mozambique to False Bay, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 30-35; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-6; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 21-24. Color variable, blends with environment; parts of fins translucent (adults); preserved specimens uniform buff (Ref. 5496). |
| Biology: |
Found among weeds; mainly in tide pools. Though not of great angling importance, it provides good sport for young anglers (Ref. 12484). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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