Great Sculpin
Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–775 m
- Max size: 80 cm
- For divers: safe
One of the larger sculpins of the North Pacific, this fish reaches around 80 centimetres and rests on sand and mud from the shoreline down to deeper water. It feeds mostly on small fish, lying in wait and gulping them with a wide mouth. It is often caught close to shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Myoxocephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254528.
FAQ
- How deep does the Great Sculpin live?
- The Great Sculpin (Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus) is typically found at 0–775 m.
- Is the Great Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Great Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Great Sculpin get?
- The Great Sculpin grows to about 80 cm.