Whiteblotch snake blenny
📖 Overview
Whiteblotch snake blenny (Ophiclinus pectoralis), first described by George & Springer, 1980 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. It occurs in Temperate waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 42 - 44; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 25 - 28. Caudal fin rounded.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whiteblotch snake blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 13 m . Temperate Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Slender Snake Blenny · Whiteblotch Snakeblenny |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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