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See: Monkeyface prickleback, Rockprickleback (non kosher). The monkeyface prickleback (Cebidichthys violaceus), also commonly known as the monkeyface eel, is a species of prickleback native to the Pacific coast of North America. Although its shape resembles an eel due to its slender and leg-less body, the monkeyface prickleback does not belong to the order Anguilliformes, which includes true eels, instead, it is classified under either the Perciformes, along with nearly half of all bony fish, or the Scorpaeniformes, according to different authorities. Observations in nature and in the laboratory indicate that C. violaceus is a cryptic, bottom dweller and a weak, short-distance swimmer. The monkeyface prickleback (Cebidichthys violaceus), also commonly known as the monkeyface eel, is a species of prickleback native to the Pacific coast of North America. Although its shape resembles an eel due to its slender and leg-less body, the monkeyface prickleback does not belong to the order Anguilliformes, which includes true eels, instead, it is classified under either the Perciformes, along with nearly half of all bony fish, or the Scorpaeniformes, according to different authorities. Observations in nature and in the laboratory indicate that C. violaceus is a cryptic, bottom dweller and a weak, short-distance swimmer. Description The species reaches a maximum size of 76 cm (30 in) and may live up to 18–19 years. The heaviest monkeyface prickleback recorded to date was just over 6 lb (2.7 kg). They are slow-growing and reach sexual maturity between four and seven years of age, at a body length of approximately 36 to 45 cm. Some distinguishing characteristics of the C. violaceus include its color, which varies from black to a brownish-green. It also has two uniform dark stripes below its eyes and one or more reddish rust-colored spots on its side or belly. The coloration...

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