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Clinus rotundifrons Barnard, 1937 Kelp klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to the Cape, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 30-32; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24. Around 7 brown irregular crossbars edged with iridescent blue; preserved specimens uniform buff (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in kelp beds at low tide. Attains over 10 cm. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||