Rippled Klipfish (Pavoclinus laurentii)

Also known as Temperate Blenny

Description

Also known as Blenny, Temperate Blenny.

Found in tide pools with lots of weed cover for camouflage. Colour varies to match surroundings.
They feed on small fish and invertebrates.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 0-4m
Widespread Western Indian Ocean

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/Pavoclinus-laurentii.html

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