Yellowfin fringehead (Neoclinus stephensae)

Scientific name: Neoclinus stephensae Hubbs, 1953

Yellowfin fringehead (Neoclinus stephensae)

The Yellowfin fringehead (Neoclinus stephensae) is a marine fish of the family Chaenopsidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Monterey Bay in California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.

Biology

Occurs in rocks and bays near jetties. Usually found in empty shells and holes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neoclinus stephensae
Family
Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
3–27 m (10–89 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 3 - 27 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
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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