Deepwater klipfish (Pavoclinus profundus)

Scientific name: Pavoclinus profundus Smith, 1961

The Deepwater klipfish (Pavoclinus profundus) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Southeast Atlantic, off Knysna to Algoa Bay in South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 30 - 33; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20 - 23. Preserved specimens uniform buff.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pavoclinus profundus
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Depth range
20–40 m (66–131 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 40 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: off Knysna to Algoa Bay in South Africa.
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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