Cancelloxus elongatus Heemstra & Wright, 1986 Whiteblotched klipfish |
photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: South Africa. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 38-43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 27-32 | |||
Biology: | Inhabits sandy areas near rocks. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |