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Black Prickleback

Xiphister atropurpureus

Photo by KimLomman
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark reddish brown to black with head pale enough to display 3 dark light-edged bands radiating from each eye; light band sometimes prominent across base of caudal fin and extending on dorsal and anal fins.

Habitat:

Taken at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Tacoma, WA, USA.

Reference Links:

Xiphister atropurpureus, Black prickleback

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