Description

Also known as Caledonian Weedfish, Kelp Blenny, Klipfish, Temperate Blenny, Weedfish.

Found in weedy areas, matching their surroundings, over cooler areas, of upwelling parts of the reef.
They feed on crustaceans.
Length - 8.2cm
Depth - 3-15m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Clinidae are usually found in dense weed or kelp with cryptic patterns that help them blend in to their surroundings. Like bennies they have whisker like cirri on their heads. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Springeratus-xanthosoma.html