| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 34-37; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-5; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-26. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Usually greyish or greenish, large dark blotches arranged in vertical bands; usually a distinct shoulder spot (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
inhabits rocky reefs, on sand with sparse algae growth or weeds (Ref. 9002). Often under rocks (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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