Is Trident prickleback edible?

Trident prickleback is not considered an edible species for human consumption.

Is Trident prickleback venomous?

Trident prickleback is not venomous.

How big does Trident prickleback get?

Trident prickleback can reach up to 12 cm in length.

What does Trident prickleback eat?

Trident prickleback feeds on aquatic invertebrates, small fish, algae, detritus.

Where is Trident prickleback found?

Trident prickleback is found in Marine environments. Depth range: 0-37 m.

Can Trident prickleback be kept in an aquarium?

Trident prickleback is not typically kept in home aquariums.

🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Trident prickleback

Gymnoclinus cristulatus Gilbert & Burke, 1912

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Max Length

12 cm

Max Weight

Lifespan

Trophic Level

3.3

Depth

0–37 m

Climate

Polar

Resilience

Medium

Vulnerability

32.00/100

Typical Length

Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Inhabits intertidal areas to depth of about 40 meters, usually in tide pools or shallower than 20 meters .

Scientific Name

Gymnoclinus cristulatus

Authority

Gilbert & Burke, 1912

Habitat

Marine

Climate

Polar

Max Length

12 cm

Depth Range

0–37 m

Trophic Level

3.3

Resilience

Medium

Vulnerability

32.00/100

Salinity

30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus

Gymnoclinus

Gymnoclinus

Species

Trident prickleback

Gymnoclinus cristulatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Trident prickleback is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Trident prickleback is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates

small fish

algae

detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner

Spawning Season

spring-summer

Spawn Location

Pelagic

Fertilization

External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 37 m . Polar; 67°N - 50°N, 160°E - 158°W Northwest Pacific: western Aleutian Islands and Commander Islands to Hokkaido.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences

🌊 Marine

Trophic Level

3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L^3.16 (TL)

Max TL

12cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range

30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience

Medium

Minimum doubling time

Fishing Vulnerability

32.00/100

Low vulnerability

Trophic Level

3.3

Predator

Climate Zone

Polar

Described By

Gilbert & Burke, 1912

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Quick Facts

Scientific NameGymnoclinus cristulatus

AuthorityGilbert & Burke, 1912

Habitat Marine

ClimatePolar

Max Length12 cm

Max Weight-

Lifespan-

Depth0–37 m

ResilienceMedium

Vulnerability 32.00/100

Trophic Level3.3

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