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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Frogmouth sculpin

Icelinus oculatus Gilbert, 1890
Max Length
18 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Frogmouth sculpin (Icelinus oculatus) 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 18 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator.

Scientific Name
Icelinus oculatus
Authority
Gilbert, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
18 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Frogmouth sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Frogmouth sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Frogmouth sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Frogmouth sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 227 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
18cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Gilbert, 1890

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .

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