Heteroclinus perspicillatus (Valenciennes, 1836)
Common weedfish

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 34-37; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-5; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-26. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Usually greyish or greenish, large dark blotches arranged in vertical bands; usually a distinct shoulder spot (Ref. 9002).
Biology:  inhabits rocky reefs, on sand with sparse algae growth or weeds (Ref. 9002). Often under rocks (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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