Porichthys notatus  (Plainfin Midshipman)

© Rosemary Taylor (Photo ID #101428)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Deep Bay, Vancouver Island
Photographer	Rosemary Taylor
Habitat	At ultra low tide, under rock
Photo Date	May 27, 2017
Upload Date	May 27, 2017
Elevation (m)
Latitude	49.450749
Longitude	-124.694962
Photo ID #	101428
Comments	Plainfin midshipman fish are usually found in deep water, but when spawning can be seen by carefully turning over rocks where the fish have laid their eggs - which the males protect till they hatch. These spawning nests can only be found at ultra low tides in late spring/early summer. Since eagles feast on these fish they can be seen in large numbers on the seashore at this time.