Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to Port Alfred, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 37-41; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-3; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-28. Color variable, from uniform crimson to mottled. |
Biology: |
Occurs in tide pools and subtidal areas. |
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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