| Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 29-32; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 24-26. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like, almost reaching anus (Ref. 9002). Extremely variable in color and pattern; usually matches various types of weed colors; some diffused banding (Ref. 9002). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits areas with weeds, subtidal to about 30 m (Ref. 9002). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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