Acanthoclinus matti
Acanthoclinus matti
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Acanthoclinus matti is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. It has been recorded to depths of 17 m.
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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.
Taxonomy
| Order | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Family | Plesiopidae |
| Species | Acanthoclinus matti |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | 馬氏棘鮗 |
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