Olive rockfish
Acanthoclinus fuscus
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<fishfyi-fish slug="olive-rockfish"></fishfyi-fish>About
A small, cryptically colored rockfish from New Zealand's rocky subtidal reefs, with olive-brown mottling providing camouflage. Inhabits kelp beds and rocky outcrops at 5-30m depth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30.0 cm |
| Depth Range | 0-4m |
Habitat & Distribution
Shallow to mid-depth rocky reef and kelp bed habitats of New Zealand at 5-30m depth. Found along the coasts of New Zealand's North and South Islands.
Taxonomy
| Order | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Family | Plesiopidae |
| Species | Acanthoclinus fuscus |
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