Little rockfish
Acanthoclinus rua
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<fishfyi-fish slug="little-rockfish"></fishfyi-fish>Overview
Little rockfish (Acanthoclinus rua) is a marine fish of the family Plesiopidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 12 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–80 m.
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Sobre
The smallest of the New Zealand rockfishes, inhabiting shallow rocky reefs, tide pools, and kelp beds. Cryptically colored; common among rocks in the intertidal and subtidal zones.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 11,5 cm |
| Faixa de Profundidade | 0-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Intertidal and shallow subtidal rocky habitats of New Zealand. One of the most common intertidal fish in New Zealand; found under rocks and in pools.
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Família | Plesiopidae |
| Espécies | Acanthoclinus rua |
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