Common weedfish (Heteroclinus perspicillatus)

Scientific name: Heteroclinus perspicillatus Valenciennes, 1836

The Common weedfish (Heteroclinus perspicillatus) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 34 - 37; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-5; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22 - 26. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like. Usually greyish or greenish, large dark blotches arranged in vertical bands; usually a distinct shoulder spot.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Heteroclinus perspicillatus
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
20.0
Environment
Marine; reef-associated
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: 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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