Soft sculpin
📖 Overview
Soft sculpin (Psychrolutes sigalutes) is a ray-finned fish of the family Psychrolutidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 8.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 225 metres. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 22; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Dorsal spines and rays covered with skin; caudal rounded; pelvic fins partly attached to body . Color variable, changing rapidly; translucent pink to gray or brown on dorsal surface, lighter on fins; pectoral fins pale or bright orange; some dark spots on fins and vague darker markings on body; sometimes spotted; eyes orange .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Soft sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 225 m . Temperate; 66°N - 46°N Northeast Pacific: Bering Sea to southern Puget Sound, Washington, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbertidia sigalutes | Jordan & Starks | 1895 | Synonym |
| Gilbertidia sigolutes | Jordan & Starks | 1895 | Synonym |
| Gilbertina sigalutes | Jordan & Starks | 1895 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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