Kelp Greenling
Hexagrammos decagrammus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 46 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common fish of rocky inshore waters and kelp beds along the North Pacific coast, the kelp greenling forages over reef and sand for crustaceans, worms, brittle stars, molluscs and small fish. Males and females wear strikingly different colours, and divers and shore anglers catch it often.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hexagrammidae › Hexagrammos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240732.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kelp Greenling live?
- The Kelp Greenling (Hexagrammos decagrammus) is typically found at to 46 m.
- Is the Kelp Greenling dangerous to divers?
- The Kelp Greenling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kelp Greenling get?
- The Kelp Greenling grows to about 61 cm.