Clinus brevicristatus Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908
Cape klipfish
photo by Zsilavecz, G.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 33-36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 21-24. Light grey with vermilion, deep red, brown or green crossbars.
Biology:  Occurs in weedy areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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