Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker
Eumicrotremus orbis
Also known as: Balloon Lumpfish, Lumpsucker, Spiny Lumpsucker, Spiny Pimpled Lumpsucker
- Balloon Lumpfish
- Lumpsucker
- Spiny Lumpsucker
- Spiny Pimpled Lumpsucker
Overview
Found singly, attached to rocks or solid objects at low tide, but can be found at great depths. They are considered poor swimmers and can be found in eelgrass beds, kelp patches and rocky reefs, over shallow bays and docks. Colour varies.
Widespread North Pacific
The lumpfishes pelvic fins are fused into a sucker.
The fish eggs (Roe) of this fish are made into inexpensive Caviar.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Northwest Pacific, Northeast Pacific
Found singly, attached to rocks or solid objects at low tide, but can be found at great depths.
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