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Rockfish

Acanthoclinus littoreus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Chiều dài tối đa
20,0 cm

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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Giới thiệu

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.

Loại nước
Saltwater

Taxonomy

Bộ Ovalentaria/misc
Họ Plesiopidae
Loài Acanthoclinus littoreus

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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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