Super klipfish

Clinus superciliosus

Thirty Centimeters Clinid Fish

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

Clinus superciliosus, the Super klipfish or Highfin klipfish, is a species of clinid that occurs in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean from northern Namibia to the Kei River in South Africa where it can be found in the subtidal and intertidal zones. This species can reach a maximum length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. This species feeds on benthic crustaceans including amphipods, isopods and crabs; sea urchins; gastropods; polychaete worms and other fishes.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Clinus
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: northern Namibia to the Kei River, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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