Threeline Prickleback

Esselenichthys carli

Threeline Prickleback

A slim prickleback of rocky and sandy ground, the threeline prickleback hides among kelp, in crevices and within kelp holdfasts in the subtidal zone. It grows to about 17 centimetres and lives in shallow water between roughly 1 and 26 metres. It is harmless to divers.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280718.

FAQ

How deep does the Threeline Prickleback live?
The Threeline Prickleback (Esselenichthys carli) is typically found at 1–26 m.
Is the Threeline Prickleback dangerous to divers?
The Threeline Prickleback is harmless to divers.
How big does the Threeline Prickleback get?
The Threeline Prickleback grows to about 17.1 cm.