Black-back snake-blenny (Ophiclinus gracilis)

Scientific name: Ophiclinus gracilis Waite, 1906

The Black-back snake-blenny (Ophiclinus gracilis) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, southern Australia.

Biology

Found in silty environments, commonly among rotting vegetation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ophiclinus gracilis
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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