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Pavoclinus mentalis (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Bearded klipfish |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique (Ref. 5285) to Algoa Bay, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 27-43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 27-32. Color varies from maroon to green depending on the weed it inhabits; juveniles with silver patches on sides (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in subtidal weedy areas. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||