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Clinus brevicristatus Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908 Cape klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 33-36; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 21-24. Light grey with vermilion, deep red, brown or green crossbars. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in weedy areas. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||