giant kelpfish

Heterostichus rostratus

Endemic Clinid Fish of Mexican Waters

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Large
Tropical fish

The giant kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus) is a 10–24 inches (25–61 cm) species of marine fish, and the largest member of the family Clinidae. It is currently the only known member of its genus.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Heterostichus
Maximum length: 61 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico including Guadalupe Island.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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