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Special Publication
J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology
ISSN: 0075-2088
No. 66, 2001
Bioline Code: fs01001
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
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Special Publication, No. 66, 2001

 en PAVOCLINUS CAERULEOPUNCTATUS, A NEW SPECIES OF CLINID FISH (PERCIFORMES: CLINIDAE) FROM SOUTH AFRICA
G. Zsilavecz

Abstract

A new species of clinid fish, Pavoclinus caeruleopunctatus, is described from specimens collected and observed in 6 – 25 m, around the Cape Peninsula, on the southwest coast of South Africa. Pavoclinus caeruleopunctatus is distinguished from similar species by the first 3 dorsal-fin spines forming a moderate crest, a notch between the 3rd and 4th dorsal-fin spines, 1 – 3 soft dorsal rays, an anteriorly rounded head profile, and colour pattern; most characteristic in live specimens are the vivid blue spots in front and behind the eye, and also usually on the flanks.

 
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