• Name:

    Monkeyface prickleback

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  • Family: Stichaeidae
  • Species: Eel
  • Scientific Name: Cebidichthys violaceus
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| Monkeyface eel

General info about Monkeyface prickleback

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.

Monkeyface prickleback Diet & Nutrition

Omnivore

Monkeyface prickleback Origin

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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Monkeyface prickleback Eel Stichaeidae Cebidichthys violaceus

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.

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