Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker
NamePacific Spiny Lumpsucker
Scientific NameEumicrotremus orbis
Common NamesPacific Spiny Lumpsucker, Spiny Lumpsucker
FamilyCyclopteridae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, Sea of Okhotsk, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Japan, Korea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-55
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther cold-water marine species, Certain sculpins, Cold-water gobies, Non-aggressive cold-water invertebrates
Description
The Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker is a small, globular marine fish known for its distinctive bumpy, spiny skin and a modified pelvic fin that forms a suction cup. It uses this suction cup to cling to rocks and kelp in its cold, rocky North Pacific habitat. This species requires very specialized cold-water conditions, making it an expert-level aquarium inhabitant.
