Six-Lined Prickleback
Ernogrammus hexagrammus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–142 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
An elongate prickleback of rocky reefs and algae, the six lined prickleback hides among stones by day and slips out over sand to feed at night. It takes worms, small crustaceans, fish and algae, and tends to live alone with little aggression.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Ernogrammus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280705.
FAQ
- How deep does the Six-Lined Prickleback live?
- The Six-Lined Prickleback (Ernogrammus hexagrammus) is typically found at 0–142 m.
- Is the Six-Lined Prickleback dangerous to divers?
- The Six-Lined Prickleback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Six-Lined Prickleback get?
- The Six-Lined Prickleback grows to about 15 cm.