Heteroclinus Kuiteri
📖 Overview
Heteroclinus Kuiteri (Heteroclinus kuiteri), first described by Hoese & Rennis, 2006 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 6.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 13 metres. It occurs in Subtropical 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): 32 - 34; Dorsal soft rays (total): 2 - 4; Anal soft rays: 21 - 24. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Heteroclinus Kuiteri is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 13 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: off Esperance, Western Australia to Victoria, Port Lincoln, Southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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