Stout Rockfish
Acanthoclinus marilynae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
A stout little rockfish of New Zealand shores, this fish is common in the shallow subtidal zone and turns up in rock pools. It ambushes small fish such as triplefins, and the male stands guard over the eggs until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Acanthoclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279472.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stout Rockfish live?
- The Stout Rockfish (Acanthoclinus marilynae) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Stout Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Stout Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Stout Rockfish get?
- The Stout Rockfish grows to about 17 cm.