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Smithichthys fucorum (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908) Leafy klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point to the Bashee River in South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 28-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-6; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-21. Color greenish, brown or yellow with obscure mottlings and bars; iridescent pearly spot under pectoral fins (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found amongst subtidal seaweeds. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||