Ophiclinus antarcticus Castelnau, 1872
Dusky snake blenny
photo by Saunders, B.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 1-52; Dorsal soft rays (total): 61-1; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 34-42. Remarks: caudal fin rounded.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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