Heteroclinus tristis (Klunzinger, 1872)
Sharp-nose weedfish
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 Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic
 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 05.05.99

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