Ophiclinus gracilis Waite, 1906
Black-back snake-blenny
Black-back snake-blenny,  Black-backed snake blenny,  Black-backed snake-blenny,  Blackback snake blenny,  Blackback snakeblenny,  Dark backed snake blenny

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in silty environments, commonly among rotting vegetation (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Widespread in southern waters from Sydney to Rottnest Island, including Tasmania (Ref. 9002).


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