Silverspotted sculpin
📖 Overview
Occurs in intertidal areas and to 37 m depth, but more common in subtidal areas . Often found among algae . Adults inject eggs into the tissue near the gastral cavity of a sponge to use as a spawning bed .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 25; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Caudal fin rounded. Pelvic fins small.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silverspotted sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silverspotted sculpin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
External fertilization with internal insemination . Adults inject eggs into the tissue near the gastral cavity of a sponge to use as a spawning bed .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 150 m . Temperate; 66°N - 34°N North Pacific: Sea of Japan to the Bering Sea and to San Simeon, central California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blepsias draciscus | Jordan & Starks | 1904 | Synonym |
| Blepsias trilobus | Cuvier | 1829 | Synonym |
| Trachinus cirrhosus | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 8 records indexed .
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