Padded Sculpin
Artedius fenestralis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sculpin of the cold northeast Pacific, found from tide pools down to about 55 metres on rocky and broken bottoms. Its broad head and tapering body suit a life resting on the seabed, where it feeds on shrimps and small fishes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Artedius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279700.
FAQ
- How deep does the Padded Sculpin live?
- The Padded Sculpin (Artedius fenestralis) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the Padded Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Padded Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Padded Sculpin get?
- The Padded Sculpin grows to about 14 cm.