Heteroclinus roseus

Heteroclinus roseus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Heteroclinus
Species:
H. roseus
Binomial name
Heteroclinus roseus
(Günther, 1861)
Synonyms
  • Cristiceps roseus Günther, 1861
  • Petraites roseus (Günther, 1861)
  • Petraites sellularius Whitley, 1931

Heteroclinus roseus, the Rosy weedfish, is a species of clinid native to the Pacific Ocean coasts around Japan, Australia and Vanuatu, where it lives in coastal belts of seaweed. This species can reach a maximum length of 15 centimetres (5.9 in) TL. The Rosy Weedfish is known for being able to blend into its seagrass or coral surroundings with its pink or rosy coloration mixed with irregular dark markings.

References

  1. ↑ Fricke, R.; McEachran, J.; Williams, J.T. (2010). "Heteroclinus roseus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010 e.T154958A4677100. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T154958A4677100.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Heteroclinus roseus". FishBase. April 2013 version.