
Giant Kelpfish
Heterostichus rostratus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 788
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Giant kelpfish”.