Clinus helenae (Smith, 1946)
Helen's klipfish

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Boknes to the Bashee River in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 34-37; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-25. Buff-grey with 7 dark crossbars, dark spots and white speckles on body and head (Ref. 5496).
Biology:  Found in tide pools.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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