Blackline prickleback

Acantholumpenus mackayi

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

70.0 cm

Depth Range

0-200m

Family

Lumpenidae

About

A prickleback from the North Pacific (Alaska to Canada) with a distinctive black lateral line. Inhabits rocky intertidal and subtidal zones, hiding under rocks and kelp. Feeds on algae and invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	70.0 cm
Depth Range	0-200m

Habitat & Distribution

Rocky intertidal and shallow subtidal zones of the North Pacific from Alaska to British Columbia, Canada. Inhabits the undersides of rocks, cobble, and kelp holdfasts at 0-20m depth.

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

0-200m

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Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes/Zoarcoidei
Family	Lumpenidae
Species	Acantholumpenus mackayi

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Blackline prickleback get?

Blackline prickleback can grow up to 70.0 cm long.

Where is Blackline prickleback found?

Rocky intertidal and shallow subtidal zones of the North Pacific from Alaska to British Columbia, Canada. Inhabits the undersides of rocks, cobble, and kelp holdfasts at 0-20m depth.

What family does Blackline prickleback belong to?

Blackline prickleback (Acantholumpenus mackayi) belongs to the family Lumpenidae in the order Perciformes/Zoarcoidei.