Nosestripe klipfish

Muraenoclinus dorsalis

Giving birth in tide pools

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

Muraenoclinus dorsalis, the nosestripe klipfish, is a species of clinid native to the Atlantic coast of southern Africa from Namibia to Natal, South Africa where it can be found in stony tide pools. It is viviparous. This species can reach a maximum length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It is currently the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Muraenoclinus
Maximum length: 10 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Lüderitzbucht, Namibia to southern Natal, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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