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Pholis laeta (Cope, 1873)
Crescent Gunnel
Family: Pholidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Susannah Anderson     (Photo ID #6660)

Map

Source: Distribution of Pholis laeta as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 74 - 80; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 35 - 37. Caudal rounded. Pelvic fins minute.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Biology

Species Biology

Frequently in intertidal areas, in tide pools or under rocks protected by seaweeds (Ref. 2850). May remain out of water under rocks or seaweed (Ref. 31184). Probably feeds on small crustaceans and marine worms (Ref. 28499). Breathes air when out of water (Ref. 31184). Environment: demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 73 m (Ref. 50610). Climate: temperate

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands to Crescent City, northern California, USA. Early records might be misleading since Pholis laeta was once considered identical to Pholis ornatus and was recorded as Pholis ornatus (Ref. 4925).

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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