Roughcheek sculpin
📖 Overview
Roughcheek sculpin (Ruscarius creaseri), first described by Hubbs, 1926 is a small fish in the family Cottidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 7.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 27 metres. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Roughcheek sculpin is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Roughcheek sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 27 m. Subtropical; 37°N - Central Pacific: Carmel Bay in central California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | roughcheek sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranec Creaserův |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | charrasco cachetirugoso |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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