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The Crested weedfish (Cristiceps australis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Clinidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The southern crested weedfish is a weedfish (Clinidae) from the waters around southern Australia. The species has an elongate, laterally compressed body with an erect crest at the front of the dorsal fin and a colour varying from green to brown or yellow, matched to the weed. It lives among weeds and seagrass, from the intertidal zone to about thirty metres. As a bottom hunter it snaps small crustaceans and invertebrates. It is livebearing. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Crested weedfish?
The Crested weedfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly green and shows a plain pattern. Upright crest at the front of the dorsal fin and seaweed camouflage; ovoviviparous weedfish of southern Australia.
Where does the Crested weedfish live?
The Crested weedfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Around southern Australia; seaweed and seagrass beds.
How big does the Crested weedfish get?
The Crested weedfish grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Crested weedfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Crested weedfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Crested weedfish edible?
The Crested weedfish is not usually eaten.
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