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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

roughskin sculpin

Rastrinus scutiger Bean, 1890
Max Length
16 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
100–740 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
11.9 cm
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

roughskin sculpin (Rastrinus scutiger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Cottidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 740 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.

Scientific Name
Rastrinus scutiger
Authority
Bean, 1890
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
16 cm
Depth Range
100–740 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for roughskin sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for roughskin sculpin is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for roughskin sculpin is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for roughskin sculpin is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 100 - 740 m , usually 200 - 300 m . Deep-water; 50°N - Northeast Pacific: Bering Sea to the Gulf of Alaska.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
16cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Bean, 1890

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English roughskin sculpin
🌍CES vranec štítnatý
🇷🇺Russian Жесткочешуйный (толстокожий) бычок · жесткочешуйный бычок

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Icelus scutiger Bean 1890 Synonym
Stlegicottus xenogrammus Bolin 1936 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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