Spotted Gunnel
Pholis crassispina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim, slippery gunnel of the intertidal zone down to about five metres, it threads through seaweed beds over pebbly ground. Its long ribbonlike body lets it wedge into damp crevices and ride out the falling tide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Pholidae › Pholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273687.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Gunnel live?
- The Spotted Gunnel (Pholis crassispina) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Spotted Gunnel dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Gunnel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Gunnel get?
- The Spotted Gunnel grows to about 25 cm.