| Porichthys myriaster | |
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| Conservation status | |
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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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 | |
Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman, is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.
Description
Porichthys myriaster can grow to 51 cm in length.
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.
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.
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. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- "ITIS standard report - Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- "WoRMS taxon details - Porichthys myriaster Hubbs & Schultz, 1939". World Register of Marine Species.
- ^ "Porichthys myriaster, Specklefin midshipman". www.fishbase.ca. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
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