Ophiclinus brevipinnis George & Springer, 1980
Shortfin snakeblenny

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 15 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 63-67; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1-1; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 42-46
Biology:  Found under rocky ledges and around weeds (Ref. 33839). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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