Blackfin hookear sculpin
📖 Overview
Blackfin hookear sculpin (Artediellichthys nigripinnis), first described by Schmidt, 1937 is a small fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 13.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 200 to 815 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 13; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Yellowish gray, darker on head and tail; dorsal anal, pectoral and pelvic fins completely black; caudal fin dusky .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackfin hookear sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 200 - 815 m . Deep-water central Bering Sea; eastern Gulf of Alaska; western Bering Sea off Cape Navarin to Pacific Ocean off Kuril Islands and to the Sea of Okhotsk.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackfin Hookear Sculpin · Blackfin hooker sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka černoploutvá |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Черноперый крючкорог |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artediellus nigripinnis | Schmidt | 1937 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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