Pavoclinus profundus Smith, 1961
Deepwater klipfish
photo by Zsilavecz, G.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: off Knysna to Algoa Bay in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 30-33; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-23. Preserved specimens uniform buff.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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