Blacknose sculpin
📖 Overview
Blacknose sculpin (Icelus canaliculatus) 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 21.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 1005 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23 - 24; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 18 - 21. Body scales with serrated margin posteriorly; usually the ventral scale row present . Infraorbital and nuchal spines strong; the uppermost spine of preoperculum bifid or trifid . Enlarged pores along ventral margin of infraorbitals . Nostril tube black .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blacknose sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blacknose sculpin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blacknose sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 1005 m , usually 400 - 600 m . Temperate North Pacific: Hokkaido, Japan and Navarin Canyon in the Bering Sea to the Aleutian chain and the Gulf of Alaska.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blacknose sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka černorypá |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kurokorikajika · クロコオリカジカ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Черноносый ицел |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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