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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Polar

Spineless sculpin

Phallocottus obtusus Schultz, 1938
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
0–150 m
Climate
Polar
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Spineless sculpin is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Phallocottus obtusus
Authority
Schultz, 1938
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Polar
Depth Range
0–150 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
43.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Phallocottus
Phallocottus
Species
Spineless sculpin
Phallocottus obtusus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Spineless sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Spineless sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Spineless sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Spineless sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 150 m . Polar

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
43.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Polar
Described By
Schultz, 1938

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