Chinese klipfish (Clinus nematopterus)

Scientific name: Clinus nematopterus G?nther, 1861

Chinese klipfish (Clinus nematopterus)

The Chinese klipfish (Clinus nematopterus) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Southeast Atlantic, endemic to southern Africa. The 'Sea of China' locality for the type species is an error.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 31 - 34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Light in color with broad orange crossbars.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Clinus nematopterus
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.0
Depth range
13–50 m (43–164 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 13 - 50 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: endemic to southern Africa. The 'Sea of China' locality for the type species is an error.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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