Family: |
Clinidae (Clinids) |
Max. size: |
10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs in rock pools and subtidal area down to 30 m. Usually found living on brown algae (Carpophyllum and Cystophora). Feeds on small weed dwelling crustaceans. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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