Golden Weedfish
Cristiceps aurantiacus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 22 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The golden weedfish lives among kelp and loose drifting weed in rock pools and shallow bays, its slim body blending into the fronds as it picks off small crustaceans and fish. Females give birth to live young rather than scattering eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Clinidae › Cristiceps
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276603.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Weedfish live?
- The Golden Weedfish (Cristiceps aurantiacus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Golden Weedfish dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Weedfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Weedfish get?
- The Golden Weedfish grows to about 22 cm.