Leafy klipfish

Smithichthys fucorum

Clinid Fish Reaching Thirty Centimeters

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

The leafy klipfish (Smithichthys fucorum) is a species of clinid found along the coast of South Africa from Cape Point to the Bashee River. Its preferred habitat is amongst seaweed in the subtidal zone. It can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm (12 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Smithichthys
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point to the Bashee River in South Africa.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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