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Laurent's klipfish (Pavoclinus laurentii) — Clinidae

Laurent's klipfish

Pavoclinus laurentii
Family: Clinidae

The Laurent's klipfish (Pavoclinus laurentii) is a saltwater fish of the family Clinidae that grows up to 13 cm.

Length
13 cm
Water
Saltwater
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless

Description

The Laurent's klipfish is a klipfish (Clinidae) from cool rocky shores and tide pools of South Africa. The species grows to about 10 cm and has an elongate, slender, brown to greenish body with marbling that camouflages it among weed and seagrass, and a long, spiny dorsal fin. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in algal beds and crevices and snaps at small crustaceans, snails and worms. Like many klipfishes it gives birth to live young. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Laurent's klipfish?

The Laurent's klipfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.

Where does the Laurent's klipfish live?

The Laurent's klipfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.

How big does the Laurent's klipfish get?

The Laurent's klipfish grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.

Is the Laurent's klipfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Laurent's klipfish is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Laurents klipvis sourced
English name
Laurent's klipfish sourced
Scientific name
Pavoclinus laurentii
Family
Clinidae
Other names
Rippled klipfish sourced

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
13.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Marbled sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Klein van stuk en nauwelijks een hengelsportdoel; wordt vooral incidenteel of als aasvis gevangen. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Pavoclinus

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