Description
Also known as Fringed Blenny, Monkeyface Blenny, Shanny.
Found singly or in schools on rocky areas of reefs in bays.
They feed on small invertebrates.
Length - 55cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Northwest Pacific
Pricklebacks are named because of strong sharp dorsal rays, the yellow horns allow the fish to hide from predators in seaweed. Ref: https://www.fishbase.in/summary/Chirolophis-japonicus.html
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