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Fucomimus mus (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Mousey klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 25-28; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-18. Reddish, green or brown in color; dorsal and anal fin membranes with 9 and 6 transparent windows respectively (Ref. 5496). Juveniles reddish with silvery patches on sides (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits intertidal pools. Gravid females bloated. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||