Eastern Kelpfish (species: Chironemus marmoratus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Chironemus marmoratus
Eastern Kelpfish


©John Turnbull: Eastern Kelpfish (Chironemus marmoratus)

©Richard Ling: Eastern Kelpfish (Chironemus marmoratus)

©John Turnbull: Eastern Kelpfish (Chironemus marmoratus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Chironemidae
Genus Chironemus
Species Chironemus marmoratus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 40 cm (Standard length)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 30 m

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Commonly found in kelp and weed areas of shallow rocky reefs exposed to strong surge and wave action (Fishbase).

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