Barbelled klipfish

Cirrhibarbis capensis

Thirty Six Centimeters Carp of the South African Coast

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

Cirrhibarbis capensis, the barbelled klipfish, is a species of clinid found in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean around South Africa. This species can reach a maximum length of 36 centimetres (14 in) TL. This species preys primarily on benthic crustaceans, mostly amphipods and isopods. It is currently the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Cirrhibarbis
Maximum length: 36 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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