Armorhead sculpin
📖 Overview
Armorhead sculpin (Gymnocanthus galeatus) 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 46 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 579 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. Interorbital space narrow and concave, its width about 1/2 of eye diameter, and covered with bony plates .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Armorhead sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 579 m , usually 50 - ? m . Temperate North Pacific: Hokkaido, Japan to south of St.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | armorhead sculpin · armoured sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka přilbovitá |
| 🇫🇷French | chabot casqué |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Chikamekajika · チカメカジカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Беринговоморский шлемоносный бычок · Узколобый шлемоносец |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnacanthus galeatus | Bean | 1881 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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