Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Perciformes/Zoarcoidei

Family: Zoarcidae

Genus: Eucryphycus

Species: Eucryphycus californicus (Starks & Mann, 1911)

Climate Zone

Biology

Occurs in dead bottom-drifting kelp or eelgrass that accumulates in submarine canyons and deep basins. Usually found at less than 210 m depth. Feeds mainly on amphipod crustaceans (Ref. 2850).

Habitat

demersal

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Threat to Humans

Harmless