941 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Kelpfish
Heterostichus rostratus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Clinidae ›Genus: Heterostichus
About
The Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus) is a species of clinid native to the west coast of North America where it is found from California to southern Baja California. It inhabits rocky areas with kelp and other large seaweeds. Its diet consists of small crustaceans, mollusks and fishes. This species can reach a maximum size of 61 centimetres (24 in) TL and has been reported to live for 4 years. It can also be found in the aquarium...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Kelpfish is Heterostichus rostratus.
- Giant Kelpfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Kelpfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giant Kelpfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Giant Kelpfish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Giant Kelpfish belongs to the family Clinidae.
- Giant Kelpfish belongs to the genus Heterostichus.