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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rosy Weedfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Heteroclinus tristis
- Cristiceps australis
- Pavoclinus caeruleopunctatus
- Gibbonsia elegans
- Ericentrus rubrus
- Heteroclinus whiteleggii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Blenniiformes
- Family
- Clinidae
- Genus
- Heteroclinus
- Species
- Heteroclinus roseus
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