| Family: |
Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Alectriinae |
| Max. size: |
10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: southern Kuril Islands, Aniva Bay, Japan from Hokkaido to northern Honshu, Japan Sea from Tatar Strait to Korean Peninsula; Yellow Sea at Chefoo and Gulf of Pohai. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 55-59; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 39-41; Vertebrae: 60-64 |
| Biology: |
Found in tide pools of rocky shores, among rocks and seaweed beds in bays (Ref. 43239). Oviparous, eggs are guarded by the female parent (Ref. 58332). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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