Mote sculpin
📖 Overview
Mote sculpin (Normanichthys crockeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Normanichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11 cm. With a trophic level of 2.8, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Mote sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mote sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal, usually 37 - 200 m . Tropical; 9°S - 38°S Southeast Pacific: Chimbote, Peru to Isla Mocha, Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Mote 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 | 16.3 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 442 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Mote sculpin has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Mote Sculpin |
| 🌍CES | holohlav peruánský |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Норманихт |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Mote camotillo |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 8 records indexed .
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