Chirolophis japonicus Herzenstein, 1890
photo by Miyahara, H.

Family:  Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Chirolophinae
Max. size:  55 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: northern Japan and Gulf of PoHai to Peter the Great Bay.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on rocky reefs and bottom in bays (Ref. 51666).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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