Intermediate staghorn sculpin
📖 Overview
Intermediate staghorn sculpin (Gymnocanthus intermedius), first described by Temminck & Schlegel, 1843 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 28.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 15 to 256 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 Intermediate staghorn sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Intermediate staghorn sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 256 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Iwate and Ishikawa Prefectures to the northern Sea of Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Intermediate staghorn sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka prostřední |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Aikajika · アイカジカ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 가시횟대 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Промежуточный шлемоносец · Средний шлемоносец |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottus intermedius | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
| Gymnacanthus intermedius | Temminck & Schlegel | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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