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Cristiceps australis Valenciennes, 1836 Southern crested weedfish |
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photo by
Graham, K. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: southern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 29-32; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 24-26. Pelvic fin rays thick, finger-like, almost reaching anus (Ref. 9002). Extremely variable in color and pattern; usually matches various types of weed colors; some diffused banding (Ref. 9002). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits areas with weeds, subtidal to about 30 m (Ref. 9002). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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