Sakhalin sculpin
📖 Overview
Sakhalin sculpin (Cottus amblystomopsis), first described by Schmidt, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 20.80 cm in maximum length. It is diadromous, migrating between freshwater and marine environments during its life cycle. Recorded depth range: 0 to 10 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sakhalin sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; amphidromous ; depth range 0 - 10 m . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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