|
Pavoclinus pavo (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Peacock klipfish |
|
|
photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to the Kei River, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 30-36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-23. Color depends on the weed in which it is found; often with pearly spots on body; preserved specimens uniform yellow in color (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found among weed at low tide mark (Ref. 5496). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||