Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: mouth of the Orange River to Algoa Bay, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 33-39; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 38-43. Silvery and semi translucent with 12 light brown saddles; whitish stripe on lateral line; brownish mottled lines on pinkish head; 2 white bars across pectoral base; other fins (except dorsal) hyaline (Ref. 5496). |
Biology: |
Found in coarse gravel areas of the intertidal zone; may be found up to 20 m depth in warmer waters. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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