Northern Sculpin
Icelinus borealis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–310 m
- Max size: 10.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The northern sculpin is a small bottom hugging fish of soft and shell strewn seabeds, ranging from about nine metres down to over 300. A broad headed fish of only ten centimetres, it picks shrimps from the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Icelinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281133.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Sculpin live?
- The Northern Sculpin (Icelinus borealis) is typically found at 9–310 m.
- Is the Northern Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Sculpin get?
- The Northern Sculpin grows to about 10.2 cm.