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Ophiclinops hutchinsi

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Ophiclinops hutchinsi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Ophiclinops
Species:
O. hutchinsi
Binomial name
Ophiclinops hutchinsi

Ophiclinops hutchinsi, the Earspot snakeblenny, is a species of clinid native to reefs with seagrass or weed growth at depths of from 13 to 15 metres (43 to 49 ft) along the coast of south east Western Australia.[2]

Etymology

The specific epithet "hutchinsi" honours J. Barry Hutchins, whom the authors credit with collecting the type specimens for the species.[3]

Description

This species can reach a maximum length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 in) TL.[2] They are primarily a mottled brown in colouring.[3]

References

  1. ^ Williams, J.T.; Holleman, W. & Clements, K.D. (2014). "Ophiclinops hutchinsi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T179008A1558756. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T179008A1558756.en.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Ophiclinops hutchinsi". FishBase. April 2013 version.
  3. ^ a b George, A. and V.G. Springer 1980 (13 June) Revision of the clinid fish tribe Ophiclinini, including five new species, and definition of the family Clinidae. Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology No. 307: i-iii + 1-31.