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Contributed on July 1, 2002
Updated: May 7, 2004
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FAMILY CLINIDAE
Common
Name: Giant Kelpfish
Genus
and Species: Heterostichus rostratus
Distinctive
Features: These fish very closesly resemble the blades of the
Giant Kelp and the foliage beneath the canopy of this kelp.
Distribution:
These fish can be found from as far down south as Baja California to Northern
California.
Behavior:
These fish blend in amongst the leaves of the kelp and have evolved to mimic
the back and forth swaying of the kelp in surge and currents.
Habitat:
As the name implies these fish are common amongst the fronds of the Giant Kelp
in 18 to 70 feet of water.
Fun
Facts: None yet.
Permits
and Regulations: Local collecting rules and regulations apply.
Development of these pages is currently ongoing. If you have any tips or ideas on how to make this page a better resource please contact us! We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you out in the water! Over the next month we will unveil more specimens, with more information on life cycles, interactions, as well as links which will provide you with information on where and why you can expect to see certain species in certain areas. If you have any questions or comments please address them to info@calcoastdivers.com and one of our friendly staff will respond to your inquiry within 24 hours. We sincerely hope these pages will be of some benefit to you as you browse through our pages.
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