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Spotted Kelpfish

Gibbonsia elegans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Clinidae ›Genus: Gibbonsia

About

Gibbonsia elegans, the Spotted kelpfish, is a species of clinid native to subtropical waters of the Pacific Ocean from central California, U.S. to southern Baja California, Mexico. It prefers subtidal rocky habitats with seaweed down to a depth of about 56 metres (184 ft). This species can reach a maximum length of 16 centimetres (6.3 in) TL. This species feeds on benthic crustaceans (amphipods, isopods, crabs), gastropods, and polychaete worms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Kelpfish?
The scientific name of Spotted Kelpfish is Gibbonsia elegans.
What kingdom does Spotted Kelpfish belong to?
Spotted Kelpfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spotted Kelpfish belong to?
Spotted Kelpfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Spotted Kelpfish belong to?
Spotted Kelpfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Spotted Kelpfish belong to?
Spotted Kelpfish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
What family does Spotted Kelpfish belong to?
Spotted Kelpfish belongs to the family Clinidae.
What genus does Spotted Kelpfish belong to?
Spotted Kelpfish belongs to the genus Gibbonsia.