| Family: |
Chironemidae (Kelpfishes) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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). |
| Biology: |
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). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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