Leprous platanna-klipfish

Xenopoclinus leprosus

Eight Centimeters Clinid Fish of African Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Xenopoclinus leprosus, the leprous platanna-klipfish, is a species of clinid found along the coast of South Africa from the Orange River to Algoa Bay. It can be found on substrates of sand, gravel, or pebbles. It can reach a maximum total length of 8 cm (3.1 in) .

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Xenopoclinus
Maximum length: 8 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Southern Africa from Orange River mouth to Algoa Bay.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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