Cancelloxus elongatus
Cancelloxus elongatus Heemstra & Wright, 1986
Whiteblotched klipfish
photo by Zsilavecz, G.


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Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 10 - 25 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 38-43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 27-32
Biology:  Inhabits sandy areas near rocks.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 03 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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