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The Pacific spiny lumpsucker (Eumicrotremus pacificus) is a saltwater fish of the family Cyclopteridae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The Pacific spiny lumpsucker is a small lumpsucker (Cyclopteridae) from cold waters of the northwest Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a stocky, almost globular body set with bony tubercles and a sucker on the belly with which it clings to stones. As a slow bottom-dweller it snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pacific spiny lumpsucker?
The Pacific spiny lumpsucker has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Pacific spiny lumpsucker live?
The Pacific spiny lumpsucker lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Japan, Korea (South), Russia, Kuril Is.
How big does the Pacific spiny lumpsucker get?
The Pacific spiny lumpsucker grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Pacific spiny lumpsucker dangerous to humans?
No, the Pacific spiny lumpsucker is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Eumicrotremus
More from the family Cyclopteridae
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