Six-lined prickleback
📖 Overview
Inhabit coastal, near rocky reefs among algae and rocks; also brackish waters . This nocturnal fish hide between stones during the day and move to sandy areas in the evening for foraging. Feeds mainly on polychaetes and mysids, decapod crustaceans, fishes, algae and sipunculans. A solitary species with low level of contacts and aggression. Potential predators include Squalus acanthias, Sebastes taczanowskii, and S. trivittatus, sea scorpions Myoxocephalus, and cormorants . Oviparous, eggs are guarded by the male .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Six-lined prickleback is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Six-lined prickleback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Also Ref. 101194.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 142 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan to the Gulf of Po-Hai (Gulf of Chihli), the Sea of Japan, and the southern Kuril Islands.
🌿 Ecology
polychaetes and mysids, decapod crustaceans, fishes, algae and sipunculans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stichaeus enneagrammus | Kner | 1868 | Synonym |
| Stichaeus hexagrammus | Schlegel | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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