Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Stichaeinae |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; marine |
Northwest Atlantic: northern Newfoundland (Strait of Belle Isle) in Canada to southern Massachusetts in USA. |
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Found among algae on rocky shores and on hard bottom in deeper water, or depth of 55 meters or more (Ref. 51666). Male guards multiple egg masses (Ref. 58332). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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