Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Inhambane, Mozambique to Port Alfred, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 29-33; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-22. Color variable in shades and markings of brown, red, yellow, green, mottled and marbled; preserved specimens uniform buff (Ref. 5496). |
Biology: |
Found in weedy tide pools. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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