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Rockfish

Acanthoclinus littoreus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
20.0 cm
कुल

Overview

Rockfish (Acanthoclinus littoreus) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm.

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परिचय

A small rockfish from New Zealand rocky reef habitats, mottled brown for camouflage among encrusting algae and kelp. Inhabits shallow to mid-depth rocky reefs and surge zones.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 20.0 cm

Habitat & Distribution

Rocky reefs, kelp beds, and intertidal zones of New Zealand. Inhabits both exposed rocky shores and sheltered subtidal habitats at 0-15m depth.

जल प्रकार
Saltwater

Taxonomy

गण Ovalentaria/misc
कुल Plesiopidae
प्रजातियाँ Acanthoclinus littoreus

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

How big does Rockfish get?
Rockfish can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
Where is Rockfish found?
Rocky reefs, kelp beds, and intertidal zones of New Zealand. Inhabits both exposed rocky shores and sheltered subtidal habitats at 0-15m depth.
What family does Rockfish belong to?
Rockfish (Acanthoclinus littoreus) belongs to the family Plesiopidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.

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