Largeplate Sculpin
Stelgistrum concinnum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 5.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A small sculpin of rocky northern bottoms, it settles among stones crusted with calcareous algae, kelp and sea urchins. Barely five centimetres long, it relies on camouflage against the rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Cottidae › Stelgistrum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282879.
FAQ
- How deep does the Largeplate Sculpin live?
- The Largeplate Sculpin (Stelgistrum concinnum) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Largeplate Sculpin dangerous to divers?
- The Largeplate Sculpin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Largeplate Sculpin get?
- The Largeplate Sculpin grows to about 5.1 cm.