Dusky snake blenny
📖 Overview
Dusky snake blenny (Ophiclinus antarcticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Clinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1 - 52; Dorsal soft rays (total): 61 - 1; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 34 - 42. Remarks: caudal fin rounded.: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusky snake blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic. Temperate Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Adelaide Snake-blenny · Adelaide Snakeblenny · Dusky Snake-blenny · Dusky Snakeblenny |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тёмная змеесобачка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neogunellus homacanthus | Herzenstein | 1896 | Synonym |
| Neogunellus sulcatus | Castelnau | 1875 | Synonym |
| Ophiclinus aethiops | McCulloch & Waite | 1918 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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