Kelpfish
Chironemus marmoratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
This fish clings to kelp and weed beds on shallow rocky reefs battered by surge and swell, propping itself on thickened lower fin rays against the wash. It picks invertebrates and small fish from the cover and grows to about forty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Centrarchiformes › Chironemidae › Chironemus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280158.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kelpfish live?
- The Kelpfish (Chironemus marmoratus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Kelpfish dangerous to divers?
- The Kelpfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kelpfish get?
- The Kelpfish grows to about 40 cm.