Heteroclinus roseus (Günther, 1861)
Rosy weedfish
Heteroclinus roseus
photo by Dowling, C.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Japan, Australia, and Polynesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits seaweed belts along the coast.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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