Scalyhead Sculpin
Artedius harringtoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–21 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sculpin of intertidal and rocky subtidal ground, often found around pilings, where males hold territory and guard the eggs. The sexes look strikingly different, and the fish perches on the bottom on broad fan like pectoral fins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Artedius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279701.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scalyhead Sculpin live?
- The Scalyhead Sculpin (Artedius harringtoni) is typically found at 1–21 m.
- Is the Scalyhead Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Scalyhead Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Scalyhead Sculpin get?
- The Scalyhead Sculpin grows to about 10 cm.