Photos about kelpfishes (Clinidae), including kelpfish larvae and juveniles: Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus). California.Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus). California.Juvenile giant kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus) - still mostly transparent. Note the visible gut and air bladder. The young fish school in the kelp canopy and remain relatively transparent until they become solitary at about 3 inches. California. About 5 cm.Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus) can change color to match their surroundings. This individual was hiding in a bed of purple algae. California.
