Specklefin midshipman (Porichthys myriaster)

Scientific name: Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939

Specklefin midshipman (Porichthys myriaster)

The Specklefin midshipman (Porichthys myriaster) is a marine fish of the family Batrachoididae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Arguellow, California, USA to Almejas Bay, Baja California, Mexico.

Biology

Inhabits rocky areas and soft bottom, common in bays. Ranges from the intertidal zone to 126 m depth. Usually rests on or buries itself in bottom. Can create a humming or grunting sound. More active during night time.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Porichthys myriaster
Family
Batrachoididae (Toadfishes)
Order
Batrachoidiformes (Toadfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
51.0
Depth range
0–126 m (0–413 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 126 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Arguellow, California, USA to Almejas Bay, Baja California, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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