Neoclinus toshimaensis

Neoclinus toshimaensis

Fish Feeding on Algae and Sponges

Temperate
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Small
Temperate fish

Neoclinus toshimaensis is a species of chaenopsid blenny found in rocky reefs around Japan, in the northwest Pacific ocean. It can reach a maximum length of 7 centimetres (2.8 in) TL. This species feeds primarily on benthic algae and weeds.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Chaenopsidae
Genus: Neoclinus
Maximum length: 7 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: Japan.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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