rosy weedfish

Heteroclinus roseus

Pink skin with dark markings

Temperate
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Oceania
Medium
Temperate fish

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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Heteroclinus
Maximum length: 15 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Japan, Australia, and Polynesia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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