Hookhorn sculpin
📖 Overview
Hookhorn sculpin (Artediellus pacificus), first described by Gilbert, 1896 is a small fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 15 to 137 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Hookhorn sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hookhorn sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 137 m . Temperate North Pacific: Bering Sea to southeastern Alaska.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | hookhorn sculpin · hookhorned sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka pacifická |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тихоокеанский крючкорог |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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