Brown Irish Lord
Hemilepidotus spinosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–780 m
- Max size: 29 cm
- For divers: safe
A stocky sculpin of the northeast Pacific, it lives from tide pools and rocky shores down into deeper water, most often along exposed coasts. Mottled brown skin and fleshy flaps break up its outline as it sits among the rocks waiting for crustaceans. It blends so well with the bottom that it is easy to pass over.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hemilepidotidae › Hemilepidotus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279413.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Irish Lord live?
- The Brown Irish Lord (Hemilepidotus spinosus) is typically found at 0–780 m.
- Is the Brown Irish Lord dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Irish Lord is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Irish Lord get?
- The Brown Irish Lord grows to about 29 cm.