Black Prickleback
Xiphister atropurpureus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–12 m
- Max size: 30.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A prickleback of intertidal rocks and gravel, it hides beneath stones and seaweed and can breathe air, staying out of water for the better part of a day if kept moist. It lives in the shallows down to about twelve metres, and males guard the laid eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Xiphister
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283194.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Prickleback live?
- The Black Prickleback (Xiphister atropurpureus) is typically found at 8–12 m.
- Is the Black Prickleback dangerous to divers?
- The Black Prickleback is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Prickleback get?
- The Black Prickleback grows to about 30.5 cm.