Sad klipfish

Clinus acuminatus

Viviparous at African coasts

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Clinus acuminatus, the sad klipfish, is a species of fish in the family Clinidae. It is endemic to Southern Africa, where it occurs along the coast of Namibia and South Africa. It can reach a maximum length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL and is viviparous.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Clinus
Maximum length: 13 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to west of Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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