Deepwater klipfish

Pavoclinus profundus

Five Centimeters Clinid Fish of the Atlantic Ocean

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

Pavoclinus profundus, the Deepwater klipfish, is a species of clinid found from Knysna to Algoa Bay along the South African coast where it can be found at depths of from 20 to 40 metres (66 to 131 ft).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Pavoclinus
Maximum length: 5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: off Knysna to Algoa Bay in South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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