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Ophiclinops pardalis (McCulloch & Waite, 1918) Spotted snake blenny |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 52-55; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1-1; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 38-41. Remarks: pectorals tiny, less length than eye diameter. | |||
| Biology: | Found within weed litter at the base and amongst roots of seagrass. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||