About Artedius harringtoni (Starks, 1896)
Artedius harringtoni (Starks, 1896) uses camouflage to blend into its surrounding environment. It can be distinguished by the orange lining of its gills, and orange or red lines that run through its eyes. This species also has cirri located above each eye. A. harringtoni is sexually dimorphic; adult males of this species reach a maximum total length of 10 centimeters. This species is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, along the West Coast of the United States and the British Columbia Coast. Its full geographic range extends from Kodiak Island, Alaska, south to San Miguel Island, California. It inhabits intertidal and subtidal rocky bottoms, and is commonly found around pilings, at depths down to 21 meters. Artedius harringtoni reproduces via internal fertilization. Males guard the fertilized eggs until they hatch, and adult males of this species are highly territorial.
