Y-prickleback (Lumpenopsis hypochroma)

Scientific name: Lumpenopsis hypochroma Hubbs & Schultz, 1932

The Y-prickleback (Lumpenopsis hypochroma) is a marine fish of the family Stichaeidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, southern British Columbia, Canada to California, USA.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 44; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 31. Caudal oval; pectorals large, pointed.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Lumpenopsis hypochroma
Family
Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.6
Depth range
30–100 m (98–328 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 30 - 100 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: southern British Columbia, Canada to California, USA.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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