Tidepool Sculpin
Oligocottus maculosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–102 m
- Max size: 8.9 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sculpin of the rocky intertidal, the tidepool sculpin is a true homebody that returns to its own pool if moved away. It survives stranding by breathing air, and in rough surf it shelters in the higher, calmer pools.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Oligocottus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281872.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tidepool Sculpin live?
- The Tidepool Sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus) is typically found at 0–102 m.
- Is the Tidepool Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Tidepool Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tidepool Sculpin get?
- The Tidepool Sculpin grows to about 8.9 cm.