Is the Fathead dangerous to divers?

The Fathead is harmless to divers.

How big does the Fathead get?

The Fathead grows to about 31.9 cm.

Fathead

Psychrolutes marmoratus

Group: Other
Max size: 31.9 cm
For divers: safe

This is a fathead sculpin, soft and loose skinned, the deep water family that includes the famous blobfish. It feeds along the bottom on worms, small crustaceans and shellfish. Its flabby, low density body helps it hold position in deep, cold water without much effort.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Psychrolutidae › Psychrolutes

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274675.

FAQ

Is the Fathead dangerous to divers?: The Fathead is harmless to divers.
How big does the Fathead get?: The Fathead grows to about 31.9 cm.