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Blennophis striatus (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Striped klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 17.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Saldanha Bay to East London in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 40-45; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 28-31. Juveniles whitish with dark longitudinal stripes which become faint in adults; adults with light-edged dark ocellus on shoulder (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in tide pools and subtidal areas. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||