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Clinus nematopterus

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Clinus nematopterus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Clinus
Species:
C. nematopterus
Binomial name
Clinus nematopterus
Günther, 1861

Clinus nematopterus, the Chinese klipfish, that occurs in subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean where, despite its common name, it is endemic to South Africa, the common name having derived from a locality error in the original description. This species can reach a maximum length of 11 centimetres (4.3 in) TL.[2] This species feeds on benthic crustaceans (amphipods, isopods, ostracods) and also takes other fishes.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Holleman, W.; Clements, K.D.; Williams, J.T. (2014). "Clinus nematopterus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T178980A1555177. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T178980A1555177.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Clinus nematopterus". FishBase. April 2013 version.
  3. ^ Food items for Clinus nematopterus at www.fishbase.org.