Platanna Klipfish
Xenopoclinus kochi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This klipfish lives in intertidal sand near kelp beds and hides by diving head first into the sediment, leaving only the top of its head and its upward facing eyes showing. It can also creep along the surface, working its fins and wriggling its body to slip into the sand. It grows to about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Clinidae › Xenopoclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219226.
FAQ
- How deep does the Platanna Klipfish live?
- The Platanna Klipfish (Xenopoclinus kochi) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Platanna Klipfish dangerous to divers?
- The Platanna Klipfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Platanna Klipfish get?
- The Platanna Klipfish grows to about 10 cm.