Author: (Jordan & Snyder, 1900)
Comments: Adults are common in rocky shore areas.  They feed on algae and detritus (Ref. 9137).  Attain less than 9 cm TL.  Oviparous.  Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114).  Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).