Matt's Rockfish

Acanthoclinus matti

Named for the son of the describer in New Zealand

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Temperate fish

Acanthoclinus matti is a longfin of the family Plesiopidae, found only in New Zealand at depths down to 17 m. The specific name honours Hardy's son, Matthew.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Plesiopidae
Genus: Acanthoclinus
Water type: Marine