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Heteroclinus heptaeolus (Ogilby, 1885) Ogilby's weedfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 29-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-21. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Brown or green in color; series of dark blotches dorsally and midlaterally (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Commonly in shallow weedy areas in green or brown weeds (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||