The Decorated warbonnet (Chirolophis decoratus) is a saltwater fish of the family Stichaeidae that grows up to 42 cm.
Description
The decorated warbonnet is an elongate prickleback (Stichaeidae) from cold coastal waters of the northern Pacific. The species grows to about 42 cm and has an eel-like, brownish body with a long, continuous dorsal fin and conspicuously branched, antler- or feather-like skin appendages on the head. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices and cavities of rocky reefs and snaps at small crustaceans and molluscs. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Decorated warbonnet?
The Decorated warbonnet has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Decorated warbonnet live?
The Decorated warbonnet lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Decorated warbonnet get?
The Decorated warbonnet grows to a maximum of about 42 cm.
Is the Decorated warbonnet dangerous to humans?
No, the Decorated warbonnet is harmless to humans.
Is the Decorated warbonnet edible?
Yes, the Decorated warbonnet is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Chirolophis
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