Westcoast klipfish

Clinus heterodon

Thirteen Centimeters Clinid Fish

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

Clinus heterodon, the westcoast klipfish, is a species of clinid that occurs in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean from Namibia to South Africa where it is a denizen of tide pools. This species can reach a maximum length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL. This species lives in tidal pools and feeds on marine invertebrates.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Clinus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: fusiform