Steller's sculpin
📖 Overview
Steller's sculpin, also known as frog sculpin, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Cottidae, the typical sculpins. This species is found in the northern Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands to the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. Described by Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau in 1811, it is the type species of the genus Myoxocephalus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Steller's sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Steller's sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Steller's sculpin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Steller's sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 60 m . Temperate North Pacific: Unalaska I.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Steller's 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 | 19.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 349 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Steller's sculpin has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | frog sculpin · Steller's sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka Stellerova |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Gisukajika · ギスカジカ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 개구리꺽정이 |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Дальневосточный (мраморный) керчак · Мраморный керчак · стеллерова широколобка |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottus decastrensis | Kner | 1865 | Synonym |
| Cottus marmoratus | Valenciennes | 1832 | Synonym |
| Myoxocephalus incitus | Watanabe | 1958 | Synonym |
| Myoxocephalus raninus | 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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