Blackedged sculpin
📖 Overview
Blackedged sculpin (Gymnocanthus herzensteini), first described by Jordan & Starks, 1904 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 32.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.000 kg. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 17 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 300 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackedged sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackedged sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 300 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: northern Japan to the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blackedged sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka Herzensteinova |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Tsumagurokajika · ツマグロカジカ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 대구횟대 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Шлемоносец Герценштеина · Шлемоносец Герценштейна (дальневосточный) |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnacanthus herzensteini | Jordan & Starks | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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