Snaky Klipfish

Red or brown in color; large black blotch below 1st 3 dorsal spines; black dots around eye and on body (Ref. 5496). Juveniles black with red margins to dorsal, anal and caudal fins; small juveniles purple-black with a white caudal fin (Ref. 5496).

Dorsal spines (total): 46 - 50; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 4; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 33 - 37

Found in pools and subtidal areas.