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