Ribbon Prickleback
Phytichthys chirus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–12 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A long eel shaped prickleback of the intertidal zone, the ribbon prickleback shelters under rocks from the shoreline down to about a dozen metres. It feeds on crustaceans and on red and green algae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Phytichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282255.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ribbon Prickleback live?
- The Ribbon Prickleback (Phytichthys chirus) is typically found at 0–12 m.
- Is the Ribbon Prickleback dangerous to divers?
- The Ribbon Prickleback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ribbon Prickleback get?
- The Ribbon Prickleback grows to about 20 cm.