Great Sculpin (Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus)

Also known as Bullhead, Daddy Sculpin, Longhorn Sculpin, Scaleless Sculpin

Description

Also known as Bullhead, Daddy Sculpin, Longhorn Sculpin, Scaleless Sculpin.

Found singly, over shallow, to very deep, intertidal areas, resting on the substrate, and blending in with their surroundings, over mud, rock, sand, and seaweed bottoms, of coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on small fish.
Length - 80cm
Depth - 0-775m
Widespread North Pacific

Sculpins are small bottom dwelling fish, usually found in both shallow intertidal zones, of coasts and estuaries, and much deeper waters of the oceans, where they are often caught in trawl nets. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4121

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