馬氏棘鮗

Acanthoclinus matti

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Depth Range

?-17m

Family

Plesiopidae

About

A small blenny from New Zealand and adjacent Pacific waters. Inhabits shallow rocky reefs and tide pools. Cryptically colored; territorial males guard egg masses in rock crevices.

Habitat & Distribution

Shallow rocky reefs and tide pools of New Zealand. Inhabits intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky habitats from the North Island to the Chatham Islands.

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

?-17m

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Taxonomy

Order	Ovalentaria/misc
Family	Plesiopidae
Species	Acanthoclinus matti

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is 馬氏棘鮗 found?

Shallow rocky reefs and tide pools of New Zealand. Inhabits intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky habitats from the North Island to the Chatham Islands.

What family does 馬氏棘鮗 belong to?

馬氏棘鮗 (Acanthoclinus matti) belongs to the family Plesiopidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.