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Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939 Specklefin midshipman |
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photo by
Love, M. |
| Family: | Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Porichthyinae | |||
| Max. size: | 51 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 126 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Arguellow, California, USA to Almejas Bay, Baja California, Mexico. Also reported from northern Peru (Ref. 96339). | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky areas and soft bottom, common in bays. Ranges from the intertidal zone to 126 m depth (Ref. 9277). Usually rests on or buries itself in bottom. Can create a humming or grunting sound. More active during night time. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||