Gymnoclinus cristulatus Gilbert & Burke, 1912 Trident prickleback |
photo by
Nazarkin, M.V. |
Family: | Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Chirolophinae | |||
Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 37 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: western Aleutian Islands and Commander Islands to Hokkaido. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Inhabits intertidal areas to depth of about 40 meters, usually in tide pools or shallower than 20 meters (Ref. 51666). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |