Longfin sculpin
📖 Overview
Occurs in intertidal areas and to 38 m depth, in rocky areas and kelp . Frequently hangs vertically on rock faces . Active and highly territorial during the breeding season .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 17 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 22 - 24. Caudal fin rounded . Color olive green and generously marked with red; six or seven dark saddles across back and another series of dark spots along midside; oblique dark bands across dorsal and pectoral fins; wide dark, and narrow light sinuous bands on head .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfin sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longfin sculpin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longfin sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 38 m . Temperate; 58°N - 32°N, 138°W - 117°W central California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Longfin sculpin is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 586 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Longfin sculpin has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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