Heteroclinus tristis (Klunzinger, 1872)
Sharp-nose weedfish
photo by Groeneveld, R.

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on shallow, low reef on sand with sparse tall weeds in seagrass areas (Ref. 9002). Feed mostly on weed shrimps (Ref. 9002).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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