Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman,[2] is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.[3]

Porichthys myriaster
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Batrachoidiformes
Family: Batrachoididae
Genus: Porichthys
Species:
P. myriaster
Binomial name
Porichthys myriaster
Hubbs & Schultz, 1939

Description

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Porichthys myriaster can grow to 51 cm in length.[4]

Distribution and habitat

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  2. ^ "ITIS standard report - Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  3. ^ "WoRMS taxon details - Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939". World Register of Marine Species.
  4. ^ a b c "Porichthys myriaster, Specklefin midshipman". www.fishbase.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-19.