Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939
Specklefin midshipman
photo by Love, M.

Family:  Batrachoididae (Toadfishes), subfamily: Porichthyinae
Max. size:  51 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 126 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Arguellow, California, USA to Almejas Bay, Baja California, Mexico. Also reported from northern Peru (Ref. 96339).
Diagnosis:   
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.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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