Saltwater
Monkeyface prickleback
Cebidichthys violaceus
Cebidichthyidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 76 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 9,242 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Missing
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
Range
More about the species
Description
Common inshore, in tide pools or shallow rocky areas, from the intertidal zone to 24 m depth. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweed. Feeds mainly on crustaceans and algae. Breathes air and can remain out of water for 15-35 hours if kept moist. Demersal spawners in nearshore habitats. Oviparous. Commonly caught by 'poke-poling', a method using a long bamboo pole with a very short wire leader and baited hook. Good eating.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Apodichthys violaceus
- Cebidichthys cristagalli
In other languages
- Monkey-face eel
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.