South American weedfish

Ribeiroclinus eigenmanni

Nine Point Two Centimeters Clinid Fish of Western Atlantic

Black
Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Small
Tropical fish

The South American weedfish (Ribeiroclinus eigenmanni) is a species of clinid found along the Atlantic coast of South America from southern Brazil to central Argentina where it has been found at a depth of about 17 metres (56 ft). It can reach a maximum length of 4.4 centimetres (1.7 in). This species is currently the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Ribeiroclinus
Maximum length: 9.2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Atlantic: southern Brazil through central Argentina.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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