bearded klipfish

Pavoclinus mentalis

Thirty Centimeters Clinid Fish from the Indian Ocean

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

Pavoclinus mentalis, the Bearded klipfish, is a species of clinid found from Mozambique to Algoa Bay, South Africa where it occurs in weedy areas in the subtidal zone.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Pavoclinus
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique (Ref. 5285 ) to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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