| Family: |
Plesiopidae (Roundheads), subfamily: Acanthoclininae |
| Max. size: |
11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 3-4; Anal spines: 14-15; Anal soft rays: 3-4. Head and body uniformly brown with a darker blotch on the gill cover. Forehead with a pale stripe. Dorsal and anal fins with orange tips. Distinguished from other rockfishes by its small size, undivided lower lateral line and the single pair of pores on the chin. |
| Biology: |
Adults occur in the subtidal zone but may be found in rock pools at low tide (Ref. 9003). Eggs are guarded by the male parent (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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