Banded weedfish
📖 Overview
Banded weedfish (Heteroclinus whiteleggii), first described by Ogilby, 1894 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 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
Physical description for Banded weedfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded weedfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinus whiteleggii | Ogilby | 1894 | Synonym |
| Cristiceps fasciatus | Macleay | 1881 | Synonym |
| Heteroclinus fasciatus | Macleay | 1881 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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