Wilson's weedfish
📖 Overview
Wilson's weedfish (Heteroclinus wilsoni), first described by Lucas, 1891 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 14.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 20 metres. 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 Wilson's weedfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wilson's weedfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 0 - 20 m . Temperate South Australia and Tasmania to New South Wales.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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