Helen's klipfish (Clinus helenae)

Scientific name: Clinus helenae Smith, 1946

The Helen's klipfish (Clinus helenae) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Southeast Atlantic, Boknes to the Bashee River in South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 34 - 37; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. Buff-grey with 7 dark crossbars, dark spots and white speckles on body and head.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Clinus helenae
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Boknes to the Bashee River 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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