Armorhead Sculpin
Gymnocanthus galeatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–579 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
A stocky, armoured sculpin of the northern Pacific, it sits on the bottom of coastal and shelf waters. Records placing it near 580 metres are treated as questionable, and it more typically keeps to far shallower ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Gymnocanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254514.
FAQ
- How deep does the Armorhead Sculpin live?
- The Armorhead Sculpin (Gymnocanthus galeatus) is typically found at 0–579 m.
- Is the Armorhead Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Armorhead Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Armorhead Sculpin get?
- The Armorhead Sculpin grows to about 46 cm.