Stone sculpin
📖 Overview
Found mainly in the littoral zone, occurring exclusively over stone or sand. Spawns near shore at depths not exceeding 1.5 m, from the end of May to mid July. About 600 eggs are deposited under stones during spawning. Spent females move away to deeper waters (10-30m); males guard the eggs until the fry stage .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Stone sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Stone sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Stone sculpin is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 100 m . Boreal; 4°C - 20°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Stone sculpin |
| 🇩🇪German | Steingroppe |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottus kneri | Dybowski | 1874 | Synonym |
| Paracottus kneri putorania | Koryakov & Sidelov | 1976 | Synonym |
| Paracottus knerii kneri | Koryakov & Sidelov | 1976 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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