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Specklefin Midshipman

Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz 1939

Porichthys myriaster

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Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman,[2] is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.[3]

Description

Porichthys myriaster can grow to 51cm in length.[4]

Distribution and habitat

Porichthys myriaster is found from the intertidal zone to 126 m depth in the eastern Pacific, from California, USA to northern Peru. It inhabits both rocky areas and soft bottoms and is common in bays.[4]

Ecology and behaviour

Porichthys myriaster will often rest on or bury itself in the soft bottom sediments. It can create a humming or grunting sound and is more active during the nighttime.[4]

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Porichthys myriaster: Brief Summary

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Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman, is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.

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