It is found in the eastern North Pacific along the coasts of the western United States and Baja California.

[3] The specific name corallinus means "pertaining to coral", probably referring to this species association with coralline algae and it's camouflaged color and pattern.

[2] Artedius corallinus Is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean from Orcas Island in Washington[2] south to Isla San Martín, Baja California.

[5] this is a species which is found in cracks and under boulders in rocky areas from the intertidal zone down to 21 m (69 ft).

[2] Artedius corallinus feed on algae, amphipods, copepods, polychaetes, shrimps, and gastropods.