Earspot snakeblenny (Ophiclinops hutchinsi)

Scientific name: Ophiclinops hutchinsi George & Springer, 1980

The Earspot snakeblenny (Ophiclinops hutchinsi) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 56 - 59; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 43 - 45. Remarks: pectorals tiny, length less than eye diameter.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ophiclinops hutchinsi
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.5
Depth range
13–15 m (43–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 13 - 15 m
Climate
Subtropical
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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