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Cancelloxus burrelli Smith, 1961 Slender platanna-klipfish |
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photo by
Zsilavecz, G. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: mouth of the Orange River to Algoa Bay, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 33-39; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 38-43. Silvery and semi translucent with 12 light brown saddles; whitish stripe on lateral line; brownish mottled lines on pinkish head; 2 white bars across pectoral base; other fins (except dorsal) hyaline (Ref. 5496). | |||
| Biology: | Found in coarse gravel areas of the intertidal zone; may be found up to 20 m depth in warmer waters. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||