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Specklefin Midshipman

Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz 1939

Life Cycle

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Female attaches eggs to underside of rock. Male guards eggs and young.
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Trophic Strategy

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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.
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Biology

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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.
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Rainer Froese
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