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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 | |||