Ulvaria subbifurcata (Storer, 1839) Radiated shanny |
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Sargent, P. |
Family: | Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Stichaeinae | |||
Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Atlantic: northern Newfoundland (Strait of Belle Isle) in Canada to southern Massachusetts in USA. | |||
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Biology: | Found among algae on rocky shores and on hard bottom in deeper water, or depth of 55 meters or more (Ref. 51666). Male guards multiple egg masses (Ref. 58332). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |