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
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated