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Heteroclinus eckloniae (McKay, 1970) Kelp weedfish |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 29-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like (Ref. 9002). Yellowish-brown, indistinct banding; usually a series of black spots low in dorsal fin (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits shallow coastal algae and kelp reefs (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||