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Cristiceps aurantiacus Castelnau, 1879 Golden weedfish |
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photo by
Schulz, S. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 22 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in rock pools and subtidal area down to 30 m (Ref. 9003). Inhabits kelp beds, sometimes with loose weeds on sand; also in coastal bays. Feeds on weed dwelling crustaceans and small fish (Ref. 9003). Viviparous (Ref. 94108). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||