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Ericentrus rubrus (Hutton, 1872) Orange clinid |
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photo by
Caiger, P. |
| Family: | Clinidae (Clinids) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in rock pools and subtidal area down to 30 m. Usually found living on brown algae (Carpophyllum and Cystophora). Feeds on small weed dwelling crustaceans. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 May 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||