Golden weedfish (Cristiceps aurantiacus)

Scientific name: Cristiceps aurantiacus Castelnau, 1879

Golden weedfish (Cristiceps aurantiacus)

The Golden weedfish (Cristiceps aurantiacus) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand.

Biology

Occurs in rock pools and subtidal area down to 30 m. Inhabits kelp beds, sometimes with loose weeds on sand; also in coastal bays. Feeds on weed dwelling crustaceans and small fish.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cristiceps aurantiacus
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
22.0
Depth range
0–30 m (0–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 30 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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