Biology:Porichthys myriaster
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Batrachoidiformes |
| Family: | Batrachoididae |
| Genus: | Porichthys |
| Species: | P. myriaster
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| Binomial name | |
| Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939
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Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman,[2] is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.[3]
Description
Porichthys myriaster can grow to 51 cm in length.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Porichthys myriaster is found from the intertidal zone to 126 m depth in the eastern Pacific, from California, USA to northern Peru. It inhabits both rocky areas and soft bottoms and is common in bays.[4]
Ecology and behaviour
Porichthys myriaster will often rest on or bury itself in the soft bottom sediments. It can create a humming or grunting sound and is more active during the nighttime.[4]
References
- ↑ Collette, B.; Acero, A.; Betancur, R.; Cotto, A.; Rojas, P. (2010). "Porichthys myriaster". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2010: e.T183301A8089925. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183301A8089925.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/183301/8089925. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ↑ "ITIS standard report - Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939". https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=164420#null.
- ↑ "WoRMS taxon details - Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939". https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=275657.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Porichthys myriaster, Specklefin midshipman". https://www.fishbase.ca/summary/3070.
Wikidata ☰ Q3461379 entry
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