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Little rockfish

Acanthoclinus rua

Not Evaluated Saltwater
最大体长
11.5 cm
栖息水深
0-80m

简介

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
栖息水深 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.

水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
0-80m
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Taxonomy

Ovalentaria/misc
Plesiopidae
物种 Acanthoclinus rua

常见问题

How big does Little rockfish get?
Little rockfish can grow up to 11.5 cm long.
Where is Little rockfish found?
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.
What family does Little rockfish belong to?
Little rockfish (Acanthoclinus rua) belongs to the family Plesiopidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.

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