Clinus venustris Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908
Speckled klipfish
Clinus venustris
photo by Koch, R.J.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to Port Alfred, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 37-41; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-3; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-28. Color variable, from uniform crimson to mottled.
Biology:  Occurs in tide pools and subtidal areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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