Earspot snakeblenny
📖 Overview
Earspot snakeblenny (Ophiclinops hutchinsi), first described by George & Springer, 1980 is a small fish in the family Clinidae (order Blenniiformes). Adults typically reach 9.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 13 to 15 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
Dorsal spines (total): 56 - 59; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 43 - 45. Remarks: pectorals tiny, length less than eye diameter.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Earspot snakeblenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 13 - 15 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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