Leafy klipfish (Smithichthys fucorum)

Scientific name: Smithichthys fucorum Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908

The Leafy klipfish (Smithichthys fucorum) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Southeast Atlantic, Cape Point to the Bashee River in South Africa.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 28 - 31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-6; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 21. Color greenish, brown or yellow with obscure mottlings and bars; iridescent pearly spot under pectoral fins.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Smithichthys fucorum
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point 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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