Kelp weedfish
📖 Overview
Kelp weedfish (Heteroclinus eckloniae), first described by McKay, 1970 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 11.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 29 - 31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 22 - 24. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like . Yellowish-brown, indistinct banding; usually a series of black spots low in dorsal fin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kelp weedfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Temperate West Pacific southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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