Crested weedfish

Cristiceps australis

Clinid Fish of Indo West Pacific

Temperate
Regional distribution
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Temperate fish

Cristiceps australis, the crested weedfish, is a species of clinid found around southern Australia in the subtidal zone from low water to depths of about 30 metres (98 ft) preferring areas with plentiful seaweed growth.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Cristiceps
Maximum length: 18 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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