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Ophiclinops varius (McCulloch & Waite, 1918) Variegated snake blenny |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: endemic to southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Found in seagrass areas among Amphibolus species with dropped leaves and other organic litter on sand (Ref. 9002). Secretive and extremely well camouflaged (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||