| Family: |
Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Stichaeinae |
| Max. size: |
28.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: California, USA. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 50-51; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 31-33; Vertebrae: 53-55. Tubule processes of the lateral line canals are inclined irregularly, postdorsally, and postventrally; unbanded pectorals; branchiostegal membrane separate from isthmus. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the littoral and sublittoral zones; apparently nocturnal and lives in rock crevices (Ref. 26664). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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