Twoline Prickleback

Esselenichthys laurae

Twoline Prickleback

A slim eel shaped prickleback of rocky subtidal ground, the twoline prickleback shelters among encrusting growth, algae and kelp holdfasts. It ranges from the shallows down to around forty six metres and reaches about ten centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280719.

FAQ

How deep does the Twoline Prickleback live?
The Twoline Prickleback (Esselenichthys laurae) is typically found at 0–46 m.
Is the Twoline Prickleback dangerous to divers?
The Twoline Prickleback is harmless to divers.
How big does the Twoline Prickleback get?
The Twoline Prickleback grows to about 9.7 cm.