Variable snake-blenny (Ophiclinus ningulus)

Scientific name: Ophiclinus ningulus George & Springer, 1980

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

Biology

Found in reef areas, most commonly in sponge areas from 5-20 m.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ophiclinus ningulus
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Environment
Marine; reef-associated, usually 5 - 20 m
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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