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Ernogrammus walkeri Follett & Powell, 1988 Masked prickleback |
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photo by
Bauder, C. |
| Family: | Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Stichaeinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 21 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 50-51; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 31-33; Vertebrae: 53-55. Tubule processes of the lateral line canals are inclined irregularly, postdorsally, and postventrally; unbanded pectorals; branchiostegal membrane separate from isthmus. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits the littoral and sublittoral zones; apparently nocturnal and lives in rock crevices (Ref. 26664). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||