Specklefin midshipman (Porichthys myriaster) fish species and information / pictures of Specklefin midshipman - Porichthys myriaster

Specklefin midshipman (Porichthys myriaster) fish species information

Scientific Name
Porichthys myriaster

Common Name
Specklefin midshipman

Biology
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.

Classification

Classified By

Hubbs & Schultz, 1939

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Toadfishes (Batrachoidiformes)

Family

Toadfishes (Batrachoididae)

Distribution

Region

Eastern Pacific

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Arguellow, California, USA to Almejas Bay, Baja California, Mexico.

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Subtropical

Water Temperature From

Unknown °C

Water Temperature To

Unknown °C

Depth From - meters

0 m

Depth To - meters

126 m

Zone

demersal

Environment

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 126 m (Ref. 9277)

Trophic Level

4.29 s.e. 0.57 Based on food items.

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

True

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

False

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

51.0 cm

Common Length

Unknown cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Unknown

Vulnerability

High vulnerability (59 of 100)

Resilience

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Least Concern (LC)