Wrinklehead Sculpin
📖 Overview
Inhabits middle and upper reaches of rivers. MtDNA studies revealed three distinct phylogenetic groups (Hokkaido Island, Northern Tohoku District and Yamagata Prefecture) of the species. This also provides the basic information for the conservation of the species populations in the Tohoku District which have been designated as endangered local populations .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Wrinklehead Sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Wrinklehead Sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; amphidromous . Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | River Sculpin · Wrinklehead Sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka saporská |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hana-kajika · Hanakajika · ハナカジカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Подкаменщик Нозавы |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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