Kelp Perch
Brachyistius frenatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Living up in the giant kelp canopy, the kelp perch reaches about 22 centimetres and gathers in large summer aggregations. It picks small crustaceans off the fronds and doubles as a cleaner, plucking parasites from other fishes, and the female carries her young live.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Brachyistius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240721.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kelp Perch live?
- The Kelp Perch (Brachyistius frenatus) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Kelp Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Kelp Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kelp Perch get?
- The Kelp Perch grows to about 22 cm.