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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Bonehead sculpin

Artedius notospilotus Girard, 1856
Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
1–52 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Bonehead sculpin (Artedius notospilotus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 25 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 52 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Artedius notospilotus
Authority
Girard, 1856
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
25 cm
Depth Range
1–52 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bonehead sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bonehead sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bonehead sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 52 m . Subtropical; 48°N - 29°N, 123°W - 115°W

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
25cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Girard, 1856

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 4 records indexed .

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