Blennophis anguillaris
species of fish
Blennophis anguillaris, the snaky klipfish, is a species of clinid found in the subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean around South Africa. It can be found in the subtidal zone and also is a denizen of tidepools. This species can reach a maximum length of 30 centimetres (12 in) TL.
Description
Fins: Dorsal fin spines 44 to 50, rays 2 to 4; Anal fin spines 2, rays 33 to 37; Pectoral fin rays 13 to 14; Ventral fin spines 1, rays 3.
Gill rakers (2 to 3)+(5 to 7).
Vertebrae 18+(38 to 40).
Lateral line with about 20 to 22 vertical pairs of pores in front.
Body depth 6 to 7.75 in Standard length.
Head length 4.75 to 5.75 in Standard length.
Eye 3.25 to 5 diameters in head length.
Caudal peduncle 15.5 to 25% head length, depth 28.5 to 35.5% head length.
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