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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Temperate

Darter sculpin

Radulinus boleoides Gilbert, 1898
Max Length
14 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
15–146 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Darter sculpin (Radulinus boleoides) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 14 cm. It occurs at depths between 15 and 146 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Radulinus boleoides
Authority
Gilbert, 1898
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
14 cm
Depth Range
15–146 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 21 - 23. Caudal fin rounded. Pelvic fins small.: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Darter sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Darter sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Darter sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 146 m . Temperate; 55°N - 32°N

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
14cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
21
Anal Rays
22

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Gilbert, 1898

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