Little Rockfish
Acanthoclinus rua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 11.5 cm
- For divers: safe
This small fish shelters in the subtidal zone of New Zealand shores and turns up in rock pools at low tide. The male stands guard over the eggs until they hatch. It grows to around a dozen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Plesiopidae › Acanthoclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279474.
FAQ
- How deep does the Little Rockfish live?
- The Little Rockfish (Acanthoclinus rua) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Little Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Little Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Little Rockfish get?
- The Little Rockfish grows to about 11.5 cm.