Striped klipfish

Blennophis striatus

Tide pools along South Africa hold its striped body

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

Blennophis striatus, the striped klipfish, is a species of clinid found in the subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean from Saldanha Bay to East London, South Africa where it can be found in the subtidal zone as well as inhabiting tidepools.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Blennophis
Maximum length: 17.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Saldanha Bay to East London in South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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