Cristiceps australis Valenciennes, 1836 is a animal in the Clinidae family, order Perciformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Cristiceps australis Valenciennes, 1836
The crested weedfish (Cristiceps australis) is a clinid species found in southern Australian subtidal seaweed habitats, reaching 18 cm in total length.
Cristiceps australis, commonly known as the crested weedfish, is a species of clinid. It is found around southern Australia, living in the subtidal zone ranging from the low tide mark to depths of approximately 30 metres (98 feet). This species prefers habitats that have abundant seaweed growth. Cristiceps australis can reach a maximum total length of 18 centimetres (7.1 inches).
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Heteroclinus whiteleggii (Ogilby, 1894)
Clinus arborescens Gilchrist & Thompson, 1908
Gibbonsia elegans (Cooper, 1864)
Heteroclinus tristis (Klunzinger, 1872)
Gibbonsia metzi Hubbs, 1927
Clinus superciliosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
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