Whiteblotch snakeblenny (Ophiclinus pectoralis)

Scientific name: Ophiclinus pectoralis George & Springer, 1980

The Whiteblotch snakeblenny (Ophiclinus pectoralis) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Western Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 42 - 44; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28. Caudal fin rounded.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ophiclinus pectoralis
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.0
Depth range
13 m (43 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 13 - 13 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western 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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