Trident Prickleback

Gymnoclinus cristulatus

Trident Prickleback

A small northern prickleback of cold rocky shallows, it lives from the tide line down to about forty metres and shelters in tide pools and crevices. It reaches only a dozen centimetres and poses no threat to divers.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280960.

FAQ

How deep does the Trident Prickleback live?
The Trident Prickleback (Gymnoclinus cristulatus) is typically found at 0–37 m.
Is the Trident Prickleback dangerous to divers?
The Trident Prickleback is harmless to divers.
How big does the Trident Prickleback get?
The Trident Prickleback grows to about 12 cm.