Monkeyface prickleback
Cebidichthys violaceus
Saltwater Fish
Species Group: Eel
Family: Stichaeidae
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About Monkeyface prickleback
General information
The Monkeyface prickleback eel can grow up to 30″ in length and have a lifespan of 18 years. The name prickleback comes from their sharp spiny rays on their dorsal fins, If kept moist the Monkeyface eel can live outside of water for 15 to 35 hours.
Diet & nutrition
Omnivore
Origination
They can be found in Northern Oregon to the North Central Baja, California. However, it is rare to find past the south of Point Conception, California.
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