Heteroclinus marmoratus (Klunzinger, 1872)
Slender weedfish

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 38-39; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 27-29
Biology:  Occurs in tide pools and shallow coastal water with vegetation (Ref. 33839).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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