Blennioclinus brachycephalus (Valenciennes, 1836)
Lace klipfish
Blennioclinus brachycephalus
photo by Zsilavecz, G.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia and from off Melkbosch Beach (northwest coast of Cape Peninsula) to the Kei River in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 26-30; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-25. Sides mottled; red margined, bright blue semicircular spot behind pectoral fins (Ref. 5496). Juveniles dark red in color, with 'bubbles' along sides (Ref. 5496).
Biology:  Found on bottoms with pebbles, sea urchins and sea anemones.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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