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Chirolophis japonicus Herzenstein, 1890 |
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photo by
Miyahara, H. |
| Family: | Stichaeidae (Pricklebacks), subfamily: Chirolophinae | |||
| Max. size: | 55 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: northern Japan and Gulf of PoHai to Peter the Great Bay. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on rocky reefs and bottom in bays (Ref. 51666). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||