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Heteroclinus adelaidae

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Heteroclinus adelaidae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Heteroclinus
Species:
H. adelaidae
Binomial name
Heteroclinus adelaidae
Castelnau, 1872
Synonyms

Heteroclinus adelaidae, the Adelaide's weedfish, is a species of clinid that occurs in the Indo-Pacific waters around southern Australia. It prefers weedy habitats like seagrass beds, weedy reefs, and silty areas down to a depth of about 15 metres (49 ft) where it feeds on benthic animals. This species can reach a maximum length of 9 centimetres (3.5 in) TL.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Williams, J.T.; Holleman, W.; Clements, K.D. (2014). "Heteroclinus adelaidae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T178903A1545830. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T178903A1545830.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Heteroclinus adelaidae". FishBase. April 2013 version.