Stichaeidae

noun

Distribution: mainly North Pacific; few in North Atlantic. Most species with entirely spinous dorsal fin, others with at least some spines in dorsal fin. Pelvics with the fin rays branched, if present. Ribs present. Anal origin usually equidistant to snout and caudal fin origin or closer to snout.

The family Stichaeidae belongs to the Class Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) and the Order Perciformes. It contains 36 genera and 65 species. It may be found in Marine environments and is primarily Marine. Members of this family are not used in the aquarium trade. Reproductively, most members of this family are guarders. The main mode of swimming of adult fish in this family is anguilliform. Compared with other fish, the activity level of this family tends to be normal. Etymology of this family name: Greek, stychos = row, line, in a row