Blackline Prickleback
NameBlackline Prickleback
Scientific NameAcantholumpenus mackayi
Common NamesBlackline Prickleback, Black-lined Prickleback, McKay's Prickleback
FamilyStichaeidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, Arctic Ocean
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-45
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (not recommended for home aquariums)
Description
The Blackline Prickleback is a long, slender, eel-like marine fish native to the cold waters of the North Pacific and Arctic Oceans. It is a benthic carnivore, feeding on small crustaceans and other invertebrates found on the seafloor. This species is not typically kept in home aquariums due to its specialized cold-water requirements and large adult size.
