Kelpfish
📖 Overview
Commonly found in kelp and weed areas of shallow rocky reefs exposed to strong surge and wave action . Feed on invertebrates and small fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 20; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 33. Adults have evenly spaced white spots over the entire head and body .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Kelpfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Kelpfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Kelpfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m . Subtropical; 29°S - 47°S Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eastern Kelpfish · Hiwihiwi · Kelp-fish · kelpfish · Large Kelpfish |
| 🌍CES | chironemus mramorovaný |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Hiwihiwi-maori |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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