Arctic shanny
📖 Overview
Arctic shanny (Stichaeus punctatus), first described by Fabricius, 1780 is a medium-sized fish in the family Stichaeidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 22.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 0 to 100 metres. It occurs in Polar waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Arctic shanny is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Arctic shanny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 100 m , usually ? - 55 m . Polar; 84°N - 41°N, 135°E - 43°W North Pacific: south to British Columbia.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans and worms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 181 records indexed .
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