Yellowchin Sculpin
Icelinus quadriseriatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–201 m
- Max size: 8.9 cm
- For divers: safe
The yellowchin sculpin lives on soft bottoms and, unlike many of its relatives, carries no venom gland or glandular groove. A small fish of about nine centimetres, it ranges from a few metres down to roughly two hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Icelinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281141.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowchin Sculpin live?
- The Yellowchin Sculpin (Icelinus quadriseriatus) is typically found at 6–201 m.
- Is the Yellowchin Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowchin Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowchin Sculpin get?
- The Yellowchin Sculpin grows to about 8.9 cm.