Variegated snake-blenny (Ophiclinops varius)

Scientific name: Ophiclinops varius McCulloch & Waite, 1918

The Variegated snake-blenny (Ophiclinops varius) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, endemic to southern Australia.

Biology

Found in seagrass areas among Amphibolus species with dropped leaves and other organic litter on sand. Secretive and extremely well camouflaged.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ophiclinops varius
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: endemic to 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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