Porichthys myriaster, commonly known as specklefin midshipman, is a species of toad fish in the family Batrachoididae.
Description
Porichthys myriaster can grow to 51 cm in length. == Distribution and habitat ==
Distribution and habitat
Porichthys myriaster is found from the intertidal zone to 126 m depth in the eastern Pacific, from California, USA to northern Peru. It inhabits both rocky areas and soft bottoms and is common in bays. == Ecology and behaviour ==
Ecology and behaviour
Porichthys myriaster will often rest on or bury itself in the soft bottom sediments. It can create a humming or grunting sound and is more active during the nighttime. == References ==