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Shortfin snakeblenny (Ophiclinus brevipinnis)
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Shortfin snakeblenny (Ophiclinus brevipinnis) specimen
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Clinidae

Shortfin snakeblenny

Ophiclinus brevipinnis

Elongated Blenny from Australian Waters

  • Temperate
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Elongated
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Small
  • Temperate fish

Ophiclinus brevipinnis, the Shortfin snakeblenny, is a species of clinid found in the coastal waters of southern Australia where it inhabits the spaces under rocky ledges and can also be found in weed patches at a depth of around 15 metres (49 ft).

Family
Clinidae
Maximum length
7 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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