Heteroclinus tristis (Klunzinger, 1872) is a animal in the Clinidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Heteroclinus tristis (Klunzinger, 1872)
The sharp-nose weedfish Heteroclinus tristis is a clinid from southern Australia that grows to 30 cm long and eats fish, shrimp and prawns.
Heteroclinus tristis, commonly known as the sharp-nose weedfish, is a species of clinid fish. It is native to the coastal waters of southern Australia, and it prefers habitats of sandy reefs with sparse vegetation. This species reaches a maximum total length of 30 centimetres, which equals 12 inches. Its diet consists primarily of other fishes, shrimp, and prawns.
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Clinus arborescens Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908
Clinus cottoides Valenciennes, 1836
Gibbonsia metzi Hubbs, 1927
Heteroclinus roseus (Günther, 1861)
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Gibbonsia elegans (Cooper, 1864)
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