| Clinidae (Clinids) |
| 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia and from off Melkbosch Beach (northwest coast of Cape Peninsula) to the Kei River in South Africa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 26-30; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-25. Sides mottled; red margined, bright blue semicircular spot behind pectoral fins (Ref. 5496). Juveniles dark red in color, with 'bubbles' along sides (Ref. 5496). |
| Found on bottoms with pebbles, sea urchins and sea anemones. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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