Blob Sculpin (Psychrolutes phrictus)

Also known as Blobfish, Blobfish Sculpin, Deepsea Sculpin, Deepsea Blob Sculpin, Flathead Sculpin, Giant Blob Sculpin

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Also known as Blobfish, Blobfish Sculpin, Deepsea Sculpin, Deepsea Blob Sculpin, Flathead Sculpin, Giant Blob Sculpin.

Found singly, or in schools, close to the bottom, over very deep waters of the ocean.
They feed on crabs, mollusks and sea pens.
Length - 70cm
Depth - 500-2800m
Widespread North Pacific

These Sculpins, are bottom dwelling fish shaped like tadpoles, with large heads and bodies that taper back.. Ref: https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/summary/psychrolutes-phrictus

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