| Chironemidae (Kelpfishes) |
| 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
reef-associated; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 14-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-20; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-8; Vertebrae: 33-33. Adults have evenly spaced white spots over the entire head and body (Ref. 33616). |
| Commonly found in kelp and weed areas of shallow rocky reefs exposed to strong surge and wave action (Ref. 33616). Feed on invertebrates and small fishes (Ref. 9003). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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