| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 29-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Yellowish-brown, indistinct banding; usually a series of black spots low in dorsal fin (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow coastal algae and kelp reefs (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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