| Family: |
Gaidropsaridae (Rocklings) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Indian Ocean and
Southeast Atlantic: known only from Cape Town to East London in South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 37-43. 2nd dorsal fin with 43-52 soft rays. |
| Biology: |
Occurs in tide pools and to depths of about 50 m. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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