Kelpfish | Hiwihiwi

Hiwihiwi or kelpfish are a friendly fish which can be found around the North Island of New Zealand and southern Australia. They are often found in and around rocky reefs with macroalgae in shallow waters and often located in the intertidal or surge zone.
Hiwihiwi feed on species such as small molluscs, crabs and kina. Hiwihiwi can grow up to 40 cm long with the colour of its body having a mix of brown, grey, or pinkish blotches, while the head and body are covered with small white spots.
Hiwihiwi are a curious ika, and can often be found perched on a rock watching a snorkeller pass by!