Sharp-Nose Weedfish
Heteroclinus tristis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A weedfish of shallow low reef, it hides among sparse tall weeds on sand in seagrass country, where its mottled body blends into the fronds. It feeds mostly on small weed shrimps and grows to about thirty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Clinidae › Heteroclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281067.
FAQ
- Is the Sharp-Nose Weedfish dangerous to divers?
- The Sharp-Nose Weedfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharp-Nose Weedfish get?
- The Sharp-Nose Weedfish grows to about 30 cm.