Chironemus delfini (Porter, 1914)
photo by Pereira, L.A.

Family:  Chironemidae (Kelpfishes)
Max. size:  24.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeastern Pacific: Endemic to Juan Fernández Is.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found under large boulders, slightly territorial and not aggressive (Ref.89357).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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