| Family: |
Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Xiphisterinae |
| Max. size: |
28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 5 - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Southern coast of Korea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 58-62; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-10; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 45-47; Vertebrae: 70-74. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D LVIII-LXII,8-10; A II,45-47; 70-74 total vertebrae; dorsal profile of head almost straight; no pelvic fin; 3rd lateral line extends with zigzag from pectoral fin to caudal-fin base; absence of blackish-brown blotches on the head; cheek with a single white oblique band; caudal fin region with many small pale brown rounded spots (Ref. 93116). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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