| Chironemidae (Kelpfishes) |
| 40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
| Southwest Pacific: Australia and New Zealand. |
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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). |
| 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). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from mainland New Zealand (Ref. 8879, 45524). Specimens recorded from North Cape to Cook Strait. More common north of the Bay of Plenty. Voucher specimen(s) held at the NMNZ (Ref. 5755). Also Ref. 9002. |
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