Clinus nematopterus Günther, 1861
Chinese klipfish
photo by Zsilavecz, G.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  11 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 13 - 50 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: endemic to southern Africa. The 'Sea of China' locality for the type species is an error.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 31-34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-23. Light in color with broad orange crossbars.
Biology:  Carnivorous; feeds on other fishes (Ref. 94105).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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