Orange clinid (Ericentrus rubrus)

Scientific name: Ericentrus rubrus Hutton, 1872

Orange clinid (Ericentrus rubrus)

The Orange clinid (Ericentrus rubrus) is a marine fish of the family Clinidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, endemic to New Zealand.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ericentrus rubrus
Family
Clinidae (Clinids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.5
Depth range
0–30 m (0–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 30 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to 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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