Dwarf Sculpin
Antipodocottus elegans
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 403 m
- For divers: safe
A small deepwater sculpin that lives down on the continental slope, around 400 metres below the surface. It rests on the bottom in the cold and dark, where its broad pectoral fins prop it against the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Antipodocottus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279634.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Sculpin live?
- The Dwarf Sculpin (Antipodocottus elegans) is typically found at to 403 m.
- Is the Dwarf Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Dwarf Sculpin is harmless to divers.