Lace klipfish

Blennioclinus brachycephalus

Preys on benthic crustaceans

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Blennioclinus brachycephalus, the Lace klipfish, is a species of clinid found in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean around South Africa. This species can reach a maximum length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. This species primarily preys on benthic fauna including isopods, amphipods, and mollusks.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Blennioclinus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia and from off Melkbosch Beach (northwest coast of Cape Peninsula) to the Kei River in South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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