Stone Cockscomb

Gray to nearly black to bright spotted with patterns; usually a wavy line extending along back, separating dark portion from lighter spots that continue onto dorsal fin (Ref. 43939). Caudal fin rounded.

Dorsal spines (total): 59 - 66; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 41 - 45; Vertebrae: 64 - 70

Mainly intertidal, but may be found at depths as much as 100 m (Ref. 43939); typically found shallower than 50 meters (Ref. 51666). Often in bays with pebble-rock debris bottoms (Ref. 43939). Oviparous, eggs are guarded by the female parent (Ref. 58332).