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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Smoothgum sculpin

Radulinus vinculus Bolin, 1950
Max Length
6.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Smoothgum sculpin (Radulinus vinculus) 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 6.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Radulinus vinculus
Authority
Bolin, 1950
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
6.4 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Smoothgum sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Smoothgum sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Smoothgum sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Smoothgum sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Central Pacific: central California to Diablo Cove in southern California, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
6.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bolin, 1950

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