Island
Kelp Fish
(Alloclinus holderi)
Family: Clinidae
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Description
Blotched, barred and striped in shades of red to maroon,
lavender, orange, tan; tiny white to pale spots cover
body; color change to match background. Abundant around
islands in S. California; occasional coastal areas in S.
California.Distinctive
Features 
1. Foredorsal fin same height as soft
dorsal and first few spines have flexible bent tips. 2.
Rays of raised rear dorsal fin evenly spaces. 3. Pale
rounded blotch extends onto cheek from lower rear quarter
of eye.
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