The Banded weedfish (Heteroclinus whiteleggii) is a saltwater fish of the family Clinidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The banded weedfish is a small weedfish (a blenny-like fish) from the southwest Pacific, off southern Australia. The species grows to about 10 cm and has an elongate, brown-green body with dark cross-bars and skin appendages above the eyes that let it blend in with weed and seagrass. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among vegetation in shallow rocky coastal water and hunts small crustaceans and other benthic life. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Banded weedfish?
The Banded weedfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Banded weedfish live?
The Banded weedfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Banded weedfish get?
The Banded weedfish grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Banded weedfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Banded weedfish is harmless to humans.
Is the Banded weedfish edible?
The Banded weedfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Heteroclinus
More from the family Clinidae
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