Threeline prickleback
📖 Overview
Threeline prickleback (Esselenichthys carli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Stichaeidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 17.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 26 metres. With a trophic level of 2.6, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 38 - 43; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 23; Anal soft rays: 44 - 49; Vertebrae: 65 - 70. First dorsal spine associated with second pterygiophore; first anal pterygiophore equal in size to second; ventrolateral lateral line connected across breast in an arc that is bisected by a medio ventral lateral line extending from isthmus to fork about anus . Caudal fin rounded.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Threeline prickleback is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 26 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Pacific Grove, California to Bahía San Quintín, Baja California Norte, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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