Clinitrachus Swainson, 1839
Diagnosis: small cycloid scales deeply embedded in skin; no upturned hook-like process on anterior edge of cleithrum. Dorsal fin with deep incision; anterior part consists of 3 spines. Colour: light green to dark brown with silvery blotches. Size: to 10 cm.
Habitat: shallow water between dense algal growth; frequently at depths less than 1 m. Behaviour: walks on ventral fins. Food. bottom invertebrates. Reproduction: commonly May and June; male guards eggmass produced by several females.
Distribution. Mediterranean, Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus and Atlantic coast of Morocco and Portugal.
Species 1.
Species of this genus in the program:
Clinitrachus argentatus