Hiwihiwi
Photo: Anna Barnett
Lovely patterned native fish, small beak like mouth. Bown and white patterns. Grows to 25-30cm.
- Scientific Name
- Chironemus marmoratus
- Habitat
- Found around coastal reefs and rocky coast, lives amongst kelp type weed.
- Temperament
- Peaceful except with own species
- Tank Age/Maturity
- 100 litres but these guys ultimately will need 1,000 litres plus.
- Diet
- A easy to care for fish, eats just about anything
- Threatened Species
- N/A
- Special Requirements
- Can hassle timid fish away from their food. Can be aggressive with its own species.
- Endemic
- N/A
- Size
- 25 - 30cm