Heteroclinus heptaeolus (Ogilby, 1885)
Ogilby's weedfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 29-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-3; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-21. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Brown or green in color; series of dark blotches dorsally and midlaterally (Ref. 9002).
 Biology:  Commonly in shallow weedy areas in green or brown weeds (Ref. 9002).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 16.02.99

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