Cheilodactylus pixi Smith, 1980
Barred fingerfin
Cheilodactylus pixi
photo by FAO

Family:  Cheilodactylidae (Morwongs)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 97 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 18-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-23; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 9-11. Body bars from top to bottom.
Biology:  Found among rocks.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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