Blennophis anguillaris (Valenciennes, 1836)
Snaky klipfish
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 Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to East London, South Africa.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 46-50; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 33-37. Red or brown in color; large black blotch below 1st 3 dorsal spines; black dots around eye and on body (Ref. 5496). Juveniles black with red margins to dorsal, anal and caudal fins; small juveniles purple-black with a white caudal fin (Ref. 5496).
 Biology:  Found in pools and subtidal areas.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 18.02.97

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