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Chironemus marmoratus Günther, 1860 Kelpfish |
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photo by
Banks, I. |
| 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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||