Rockfish
Acanthoclinus littoreus
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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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简介
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.
Taxonomy
| 目 | Ovalentaria/misc |
| 科 | Plesiopidae |
| 物种 | Acanthoclinus littoreus |
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