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Gobiesociformes (Clingfishes) >
Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits) > Protogobiesocinae
Etymology: Kopua: A maori word, kopua = deep, and also a locality in New Zealand.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 166 - 337 m (Ref. 99639). Temperate
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 2.7 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 90872)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Paulin, C., A. Stewart, C. Roberts and P. McMillan, 1989. New Zealand fish: a complete guide. National Museum of New Zealand Miscellaneous Series No. 19. 279 p. (Ref. 5755)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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