Saddleback sculpin
📖 Overview
Intertidal . Occurs in rocky areas and in kelp beds . Usually caught from lower tide pools (farthest from shore) . Can leave tide pools when aquatic conditions become inhospitable . Breathes air when out of water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15. Caudal fin barely rounded.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddleback sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - ? m. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oligocottus latifrons | Gilbert & Thompson | 1905 | Synonym |
| Rusciculus rimensis | Greeley | 1899 | Synonym |
| Stelgidinotus latifrons | Gilbert & Thompson | 1905 | Synonym |
| Stelgidonotus latifrons | Gilbert & Thompson | 1905 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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