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Heteroclinus nasutus (Günther, 1861) Large-nose weedfish |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: central New South Wales to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 30-34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-23. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Uniformly light brown to greenish; some pale mottling, usually a distinct dark stripe through eye, white on snout (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coastal rocky outcrops and usually found on shallow algae rock to about 10 m (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||