Clinus rotundifrons Barnard, 1937
Kelp klipfish
Clinus rotundifrons
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


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