Neoclinus_okazakii

<i>Neoclinus okazakii</i>

Neoclinus okazakii

Species of fish

Neoclinus okazakii is a species of chaenopsid blenny found in rocky reefs around Japan, in the northwestern Pacific ocean. Males of this species can reach a maximum length of 6.2 centimetres (2.4 in) SL, while females can reach a maximum length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in).[2]

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Etymology

The specific name "okazakii" refers to Dr. Toshio Okazaki, who is credited with leading to the identification of Neoclinus okazakii as a distinct species.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Williams, J.T.; Craig, M.T. (2014). "Neoclinus okazakii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T185188A1779021. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-3.RLTS.T185188A1779021.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Neoclinus okazakii" in FishBase. February 2013 version.


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