Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens)

Scientific name: Aplodactylus arctidens Richardson, 1839

Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens)

The Marblefish (Aplodactylus arctidens) is a marine fish of the family Aplodactylidae. Native range: Indo-Pacific, southern Australia and New Zealand.

Biology

Inhabits weedy reef slopes. Feeds on algae and the small invertebrates living amongst it.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aplodactylus arctidens
Family
Aplodactylidae (Marblefishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
65.0
Depth range
0–40 m (0–131 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 40 m, usually 0 - 15 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Indo-Pacific: southern 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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