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Pavoclinus laurentii (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Rippled klipfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Inhambane, Mozambique to Port Alfred, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 29-33; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-22. Color variable in shades and markings of brown, red, yellow, green, mottled and marbled; preserved specimens uniform buff (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in weedy tide pools. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||