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Clinus acuminatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Sad klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to west of Algoa Bay, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 30-34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-24. Light green in color, with crossbars or speckles; fins vermilion; dark ocellus on shoulder (Ref. 5496). Juveniles with black and white crossbars (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in tide pools and subtidal areas. Viviparous (Ref. 51409). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||