Southern Crested Weedfish (Cristiceps australis)

Southern Crested Weedfish, a reference photo — Photo: William Buelow Gould (1801 - 1853).Reproduction by the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts, Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office. · Public domain

Cristiceps australis, the crested weedfish, is a species of clinid found around southern Australia in the subtidal zone from low water to depths of about 30 metres (98 ft) preferring areas with plentiful seaweed growth. This species can reach a length of 18 centimetres (7.1 in) TL.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Southern Crested Weedfish being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Heteroclinus roseus
Cristiceps aurantiacus
Heteroclinus tristis
Heteroclinus perspicillatus
Paracentropogon longispinis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Blenniiformes
Family: Clinidae
Genus: Cristiceps
Species: Cristiceps australis

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