Blennophis anguillaris (Valenciennes, 1836)
Snaky klipfish
Blennophis anguillaris
photo by Zsilavecz, G.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to East London, South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 46-50; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 33-37. Red or brown in color; large black blotch below 1st 3 dorsal spines; black dots around eye and on body (Ref. 5496). Juveniles black with red margins to dorsal, anal and caudal fins; small juveniles purple-black with a white caudal fin (Ref. 5496).
Biology:  Found in pools and subtidal areas.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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