| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
8.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 30-30; Dorsal soft rays (total): 4-5; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-21. Body coloration reddish-brown with 5-6 diffuse bars on side joined with large uneven, pale spots along upper and lower sides and extends onto brown dorsal fin. Juveniles generally reddish-brown with pearly white band behind lower rear eye margin. Preserved specimens yellow. Dorsal rays III + XXVII, 4-5; tiny scales embedded in skin about 100-110 in lateral series; elongate and compressed body, depth 4.1-4.7 in SL; wide gill opening with members free from isthmus; above each eye is a small nasal tentacle and fimbriate fan-like tentacle (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Often seen in weedy reefs typically in cooler waters in areas of upwelling (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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