Family: |
Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Stichaeinae |
Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 21 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Pacific Grove in central California, USA to San Nicholas Island in southern California, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found from intertidal rocky areas to 21 m depth. Stomachs examined contained mostly invertebrates; mostly crustaceans (mysids, amphipods, and shrimps) and mollusks (Ref. 4930). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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