Cancelloxus elongatus Heemstra & Wright, 1986
Whiteblotched klipfish
Cancelloxus elongatus
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
 Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 08.03.96

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