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olive rockfish

Sebastes serranoides

Classification

The olive rockfish (Acanthoclinus fuscus; Māori: taumaka) is a longfin of the family Plesiopidae. Found only in New Zealand's intertidal zone and in rock pools at low tide, the fish grow to a length of up to 30 cm (12 in). They are permanent inhabitants of the intertidal zone, which demonstrate homing behaviour, and are found in pools among rocks or boulders.

Distribution

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