Author: (Tilesius, 1813)
FBname: Pacific sandfish
Comments: Adults are found in deeper waters whereas larvae and juveniles occupy shallow, nearshore habitats (Ref. 57910).  Usually buried in muddy or sandy bottoms with mouth protruding (Ref. 2850).  Eggs are laid in a gelatinous mass that is attached to rocks (Ref. 2850).  Some have been caught by hand in shallow water (Ref. 2850).