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Blennioclinus brachycephalus (Valenciennes, 1836) Lace klipfish |
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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 | |||