Porichthys myriaster
Species of fish
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Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman,[2] is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| Order: | Batrachoidiformes |
| Family: | Batrachoididae |
| Genus: | Porichthys |
| Species: | P. myriaster |
| Binomial name | |
| Porichthys myriaster | |
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]
