| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean and Southeast Atlantic: Durban to Algoa Bay in South Africa; extends to Tsitsikamma National Park (Ref. 11228). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 24-28; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-21. Color ranges from green, brown, red and orange; mottled with silver 'bubble' (Ref. 5496). |
| Biology: |
Found in subtidal and intertidal 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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