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Phytichthys chirus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880)
Ribbon Prickleback
Family: Stichaeidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #18610)

Map

Source: Distribution of Phytichthys chirus as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 69 - 78; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 40 - 50. Caudal rounded; pectorals very small (Ref. 6885). Olive green to olive dark brown dorsally, yellow to green ventrally, frequently with darker markings on side, small white spots sometimes evident along midside, 4 light and dark streaks reaching back and down from eyes, fins green to brown tinged with yellow (Ref. 6885).

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

Biology

Species Biology

Found under rocks in intertidal areas and to about 12 m depth (Ref. 2850). Feeds on crustaceans, and red and green algae (Ref. 6885). Environment: demersal; marine; depth range ? - 12 m (Ref. 2850). Climate: temperate; 66°N - 32°N

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

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Bering Sea coast of Alaska to southern California, USA.

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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