Brown Topknot
Notoclinus compressus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The brown topknot hides among large brown algae along New Zealand shores, hunting weed dwelling crustaceans and small fish. Its eggs carry sticky threads that anchor them to the seaweed of the nesting site.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Notoclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281780.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Topknot live?
- The Brown Topknot (Notoclinus compressus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Brown Topknot dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Topknot is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Topknot get?
- The Brown Topknot grows to about 8.5 cm.