Ochriamkin’s Shanny

Stichaeus ochriamkini

Ochriamkin’s Shanny

A slim shanny of cool coastal waters, it lives over coarse silted sand and seagrass beds and only rarely strays onto rocky slopes. Long, low fins run almost the length of its eel like body, the build typical of the prickleback family.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Stichaeus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276559.

FAQ

How deep does the Ochriamkin’s Shanny live?
The Ochriamkin’s Shanny (Stichaeus ochriamkini) is typically found at 2–157 m.
Is the Ochriamkin’s Shanny dangerous to divers?
The Ochriamkin’s Shanny is harmless to divers.
How big does the Ochriamkin’s Shanny get?
The Ochriamkin’s Shanny grows to about 40 cm.