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Giant Kelpfish

Heterostichus rostratus

Classification

Family
Clinidae

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. Description The giant kelpfish has an eel-like, elongated, and compressed body with a pointed head and small, terminal mouth.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 27,882Mexico · 7